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Military Spending In Developing Countries: How Much Is Too Much?

By Brian MacDonald

Book information

Publisher
Carleton University Press
Year
1997
ISBN
0886293146, 9780886293147
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10164288 bytes)
Pages
220\231
Time added
2015-06-15 17:36:19
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Description

The author, an eminent policy analyst, applies strategic balance of power models to African security issues for the first time, and formulates the "Praetorian Index" to gauge levels of military corruption, and the risk of social unrest and civil war. He compares the fine line between sufficient and excessive military spending across ten countries and defines regional indicators of genuine security need or ambition. This controversial work will interest agencies and policy analysts involved with international development and official development assistance, and is essential reading for anyone interested in disarmament issues or international risk management.

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