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List of sovereign states without armed forces

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in the country from 1951 to 2006. Following its closure, the U.S. announced it would continue to provide for Iceland's defense, but without permanently basing forces in the country. There are also agreements regarding military and other security operations with
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since 1981. The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force has a special forces unit and coast guard. In the event of war or other emergencies, the police force can act as a military force if so directed by the authorities. Defence is the responsibility of the
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Monaco renounced its general military investment in the 17th century because advancements in artillery technology had rendered it defenseless, but still self-identifies as having limited
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Mauritius has not had a standing army since independence in 1968. All military, police, and security functions are carried out by 10,000 active duty personnel under the command of the
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rely on the United States for their defence. They ensure their national security concerns are addressed through annual Joint Committee Meetings to discuss defence matters with the
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The remaining countries are responsible for their own defence, and operate either without any armed forces, or with limited armed forces. Some of the countries, such as
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which requires them to provide defence to Iceland when needed, although permanent armed forces have not been stationed there since 2006.
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in 1868 because it was deemed too costly. An army is only permitted in times of war, but that situation has not occurred since
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maintain a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains three
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includes a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one
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maintains a paramilitary special service unit for internal security purposes. Defence is the responsibility of the
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Ministry of National Security, Air and See Port Development, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains a
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Many of the 21 countries listed here typically have had a long-standing agreement with a former
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Since the country's foundation, no military has been formed. There is a relatively large armed
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The Caribbean: Defence and Security in the Anglophone Caribbean — The Roads to Cooperation
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is responsible for Nauru's defence under an informal agreement between the two countries.
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maintain two paramilitary forces with a combined strength of 94 people (as of 2012); the
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Non-militarisation: Countries without Armies: Identification Criteria and First Findings
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Review of David Alvarez, The Pope's Soldiers: A Military History of the Modern Vatican
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The Pope's Soldiers: A Military History of the Modern Vatican Modern War Studies
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for internal security. The Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one
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for internal security. The Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one
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policies of their respective government. Some of the countries listed, such as
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for internal security. The Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains a
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is responsible for domestic law enforcement. There are also a 1,500-member
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Sovereign states with no standing army, but having limited military forces
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were abolished in 1970. Internal policing is the responsibility of the
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in 1990, which was confirmed by a constitutional change in 1994. The
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maintain two small paramilitary forces consisting of 116 people, the
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provide defence assistance and protection. It has a small volunteer
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List of countries by number of military and paramilitary personnel
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Australian Government, Department of Defence (20 November 1943).
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Since the country's foundation, no military has been formed. The
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Since the country's foundation, no military has been formed. The
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Since the country's foundation, no military has been formed. The
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La non-militarisation et les pays sans armĂ©e : une rĂ©alitĂ©
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refers to any government-sponsored defense used to further the
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Andorra has no standing army but has signed treaties by which
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Sovereign states with no standing army but limited military
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Norway Post: Norway and Iceland to sign defence agreement
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under an informal agreement between the three countries.
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which is purely ceremonial in function. The paramilitary
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under an informal agreement among the three countries.
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is trained in counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.
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Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force
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Index

List of countries without armed forces
sovereign states
Dependent territories
Bermuda
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
armed forces
domestic
foreign
Iceland
Monaco
standing armies
colonial
protecting power
Monaco
France
existed for at least 300 years
Compact of Free Association
Federated States of Micronesia
Marshall Islands
Palau
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Andorra
small army
Iceland
United States
Costa Rica
Grenada
demilitarization
Samoa over 60 years ago

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