The Military Balance 2009

On Tuesday 27 January 2009, the IISS launched The Military Balance 2009, the annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 170 countries world-wide.

The Military Balance 2009 is available to order.

Read the Military Balance 2009 Executive Summary.

Military Balance Press Launch 2009

Watch the Military Balance 2009 Press Launch

The Military Balance 2009 was launched on 27 January 2009.

A detailed Press Statement was made by Dr John Chipman, Director-General of the IISS. Dr Chipman, along with, James Hackett , Editor of The Military Balance, and other senior IISS staff members who took questions from the floor. Watch Launch and the Q&A Session.

The Chart of Conflict 2009

The 2009 Chart of Armed Conflict gives a comprehensive overview of all armed activity and conflicts throughout the world and can be bought for £10 from the IISS only; please click here to pre-order.

The 2009 Chart of Conflict is also included with every copy of The Military Balance 2009.