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15 Countries Without Armed Forces by UKkev: 9:35pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
1 ANDORRA Andorra has no standing army but signed treaties with Spain and France for its protection. Its small volunteer army is purely ceremonial in function. The paramilitary GIPA (trained in counter-terrorism and hostage management) is part of the national police . Defense assistance is provided by France and Spain under an informal agreement between the three countries. 2.DOMINICA Dominica has not had a standing army since 1981. Defense is the responsibility of the Regional Security System . 3.GRENADA Grenada Has not had a standing army since the 1983 disbandment of the People's Revolutionary Army, after the US-led invasion . The Royal Grenada Police Force maintains a paramilitary special service unit for internal security purposes. Defense is the responsibility of the Regional Security System 4. KIRIBATI Kiribati Under the Constitution the only forces permitted are the police , which includes a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Teanoai . Defense assistance is provided by Australia and New Zealand under an informal agreement between the three countries. 5. LIECHTENSTEIN Liechtenstein Abolished its army in 1868 because it was deemed too costly. An army is only permitted in times of war, but that situation has never occurred. Liechtenstein maintains a police force with a police tactical unit , equipped with small arms to carry out internal security duties. Defense assistance is provided by Austria and Switzerland under an informal agreement among the three countries. 6. MARSHALL ISLANDS Marshall Islands Since the country's foundation the only forces permitted are the police , which includes a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Lomor . Under the Compact of Free Association, defense is the responsibility of the United States. 7. FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA Federated States of Micronesia Since the country's foundation no military has been formed. The only forces permitted are the police , which maintain a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance is equipped with small arms, and maintains three Pacific -class patrol boats , FSS Palikir, FSS Micronesia, and FSS Independence. Defense is the responsibility of the United States under the Compact of Free Association. 8.NAURU Nauru Australia is responsible for Nauru's defense under an informal agreement between the two countries. However, there is a relatively large armed police force, and an auxiliary police force for internal security. 9. PALAU Palau since the country's foundation the only forces permitted are the police , which includes a 30-person Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , Remeliik, and one Japanese granted patrol boat, Kedam. Defense assistance is provided by the United States under the Compact of Free Association. 10. SAINT LUCIA Saint Lucia The Royal Saint Lucia Police maintain two small paramilitary forces consisting of 116 people, the Special Service Unit , and the Coast Guard, both units are responsible for internal security. Defense is the responsibility of Regional Security System . 11. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force maintain two small paramilitary forces consisting of 94 people, called the Special Service Unit , and the Coast Guard, both units are responsible for internal security purposes. All Coastguard Commanders with the exception of Lieutenant Commander David Robin have been officers from the Royal Navy . Defense is the responsibility of Regional Security System . 12. SAMOA Samoa Since the country's foundation no military has been formed; however, there is a small police force, and a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Nafanua. In accordance to a 1962 Treaty of Friendship, New Zealand is responsible for defense. 13. SOLOMON ISLANDS Solomon Islands Maintained a paramilitary force until a heavy ethnic conflict, in which Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific countries intervened to restore law and order. Since then no military has been maintained, however, there is a relatively large police force, and a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains two Pacific -class patrol boats , the Auki and the Lata. Defense and policing assistance was the responsibility of the RAMSI until June 30, 2017. 14. TUVALU Tuvalu Since the country's foundation no military has been formed; however, there is a small police force, and a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Te Mataili . 15. VATICAN Vatican City Maintains a Gendarmerie Corps for internal policing. The pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed unit charged with protecting the Pope, although it is officially under the authority of the Holy See , not the Vatican City State. There is no defense treaty with Italy , as it would violate the Vatican's neutrality, but informally the Italian Armed Forces protect Vatican City. The Palatine Guard and Noble Guard were abolished in 1970. http:///news/detail/7f4741f1f89fee2aef8d9f71c8f625e1?product=mini
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Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by vicdom(m): 9:40pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
![]() But most countries' armies are as weak as feeble. Case study: Nigerian Army. On the other hand, how do these countries secure and defend their territorial integrity since they are sovereign nationals. ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by Satoshi2019: 9:45pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Pls how do I report the PEP store along Ado road signboard busstop Ajah for noise pollution. These guys are a thorn Mondays to Sundays with their loudspeakers 1 Like |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by dawnomike(m): 9:55pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
These are countries that do not look forward to WAR! |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by Nobody: 10:06pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
vicdom: They dont need to... they dont have radical religious groups. |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by Daviddson(m): 10:12pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
vicdom:This your question shows you didn't glance through the article, but only read the heading. 2 Likes |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by javaguru: 10:20pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Are these countries?? I expected Switzerland on the 1st role. |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by Jamesrock(m): 10:37pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
Satoshi2019:Go to LASEPA office in Alausa with an Evidence |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by GreetMe(m): 11:57pm On Jan 12, 2020 |
These countries have little population and a small area of land, so am not surprised. I was thinking I'll see large countries here but anyways, good job op |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by panafrican(m): 2:23am On Jan 13, 2020 |
UKkev: Misleading thread title. |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by Nobody: 5:53am On Jan 13, 2020 |
Many countries were left out of this list. There exist more than 15 countries without standing Armed Forces. There are at least 25-30 of such countries. Mauritius and Costa Rica come to mind here. Costa Rica, for instance hasn't had a standing military since the 1940s- '49, to be precise. |
Re: 15 Countries Without Armed Forces by tck2000(m): 7:56am On Jan 13, 2020 |
mansakhalifa:wow |
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