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Defence
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MEES Agenda: MENA Defense Spending As Percentage Of GDP Sees First Upturn In Six Years
After falling for the fifth consecutive year in 2008, MENA regional defense spending as a percentage of GDP rose to 5.09% in 2009 from the previous year’s figure of 4.71%, according to the 2011 edition of the Military Balance, compiled by the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). With this, the MENA region has once again reclaimed its position as the biggest global spender on defense as a percentage of GDP, coming ... read more
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Sanctioning The Islamic Republic: A New Global Wave