This annual reference provides a statistical study of military trends in the Middle East and a collection of essays analyzing the details and strategic significance of events in the region. This fourth annual volume of the Middle East Military Balance covers the calendar year 1986. Strategic developments in the Middle East, a region of high geostrategic stakes and deep-rooted conflicts, redound vigorously on both regional and global peace and stability

This annual reference provides a statistical study of military trends in the Middle East and a collection of essays analyzing the details and strategic significance of events in the region. This edition year's Balance includes a description of the violent civil disturbances in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. This, together with the fact that much additional data and analysis extend into 1988, justified making this the 1987-88 (rather than 1987) edition of the Middle East Military Balance.

This annual reference provides a statistical study of military trends in the Middle East and a collection of essays analyzing the details and strategic significance of events in the region. With this edition, The Middle East Military Balance moves to a calendar-year basis. The description and analysis in this volume cover the years 1984 and 1985, and the figures presented are correct as of late 1985. Part I surveys. the major strategic developments in the region during the period under review. Part II presents battle order. information on the armed forces in the region and assesses the...