When the Cold War ended, the world witnessed a collapse of the global bipolar political structure, prompting countries to adjust their national security and defense policies. Some nations pursued unilateral security, while others strengthened regional alliances. Some increased their defense spending, while others significantly reduced their military arsenal. What are the current security and defense policies of key countries around the world?
Karl DeRouen, Jr., PhD, is senior lecturer of political science at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Uk Heo, PhD, is associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI.
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