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Azerbaijan: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The Caucasus Military Power, the Karabakh Victory, and the Turkey Alliance
This article assesses the military power of Azerbaijan, exploring the structure of its Armed Forces, its high defense spending, its victory in the 2020 Karabakh War, its strategic defense alliances with Turkey and Israel, and its regional geopolitical relations with Russia and Iran.
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Angola: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The FAA, the Cabinda Enclave, and the Great Power Arms Race
This article examines the unique security and defense dynamics of Angola, analyzing the institutional branches of the Forças Armadas Angolanas (FAA) and its defense budget. It explores the security challenges of the Cabinda enclave, border controls with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and defense procurement.
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Uzbekistan: Military and Paramilitary Forces — Central Asia's Largest Military, the CSTO, and the Afghanistan Border
This article analyzes Uzbekistan's defense economics and military finance, highlighting the country's status as Central Asia's largest military power. It examines defense budgeting, the strategic policy of non-alignment, the roles of paramilitary forces, and the critical economic and geopolitical importance of securing the Afghanistan border.
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Morocco: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The Royal Armed Forces, the Sahara Dispute, and the NATO Partnership
This profile investigates the military and paramilitary forces of Morocco, analyzing their role as guarantors of national security and macroeconomic stability in a complex geopolitical landscape. It details the organizational architecture of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, the internal policing functions of the Royal Gendarmerie, and the economic impact of defense spending. The article also explores defensive operations in the Western Sahara, the regional rivalry with Algeria, and Morocco's strategic partnerships as a US Major Non-NATO Ally and active NATO partner.
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