000 01471cam a2200193 4500
020 _a9781857429557 (pbk. + chart)
022 _a0459-7222
100 1 _aHACKETT James
110 1 _aInternational Institute for Strategic Studies
245 1 4 _aThe military balance 2018 /
_cedited by James Hackett.
260 _aAbingdon , UK :
_b Routledge for the International Institute for Strategic Studies,
_c2018.
300 _a520 p. :
_bill. maps, graphs ;
_c25cm
520 _aThe Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data. Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs.
650 _aARMED FORCES
_xDIRECTORIES
650 _aARMED FORCES
_xCOUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
650 _aDEFENCE STATISTICS
856 _uhttps://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tmib20/118/1?nav=tocList
_zClick here for full text.
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