The Military Balance 1990-1991~The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Prepared by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (London). Provides a comprehensive description of the armed forces of the world. Information given for each country includes economic and demographic data, weapon holdings, force organization and structure plus details of forces stationed abroad and of deployed foreign forces. Current through June 1, 1990, the information reflects the initial military consequences of the end of the Cold War in Europe, and acknowledges but does not reflect the Iraqi invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.