Research Guides: Maritime Security & Violence: Country Information

Statistical Information

Country Studies
(formerly Army Area Handbooks) Most haven't been updated in a while but are great for historical background information.
Expeditionary Culture Field Guides (ECFS)
These guides provide information related to: culture, history, political & social relations, religion & spirituality, economics & resources and more.

Janes
Military systems & equipment, geopolitical & terrorism intelligence, defense news & analysis, country security & threat assessments, and order of battle information for military worldwide.

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Military Balance (International Institute for Strategic Studies)
Military capabilities and defence economics worldwide.
It contains region-by-region analysis of the major military and economic developments affecting defence and security policies and the trade in weapons and other military equipment.
SIPRI Databases (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) (1949-current)
International relations and security trends, multilateral peace operations, military expenditure, arms transfers, arms embargoes, national reports databases.
Stratfor Worldview
Economics/finance, energy, military, politics, terrorism/security, industry & country forecasts, risks & opportunities, etc.
World Factbook
Basic intelligence on the history, people, government, religion, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues

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