Global Tensions Rise: 36 Nations Without Armies Will Astonish You
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War Fears Mount: 36 Nations Thrive Without Armies, Relying on Global Pacts
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News18•16-03-2026, 19:03
War Fears Mount: 36 Nations Thrive Without Armies, Relying on Global Pacts
•Amidst rising global tensions, 36 countries and autonomous regions operate without their own official armies.
•Their security is primarily maintained through 'International Defense Pacts' with powerful neighbors or global superpowers.
•Examples include India protecting Bhutan, Italy securing Vatican City, UK for Gibraltar, and the US for Palau and Marshall Islands; Iceland is a NATO member.
•Countries like Costa Rica (1948) and Panama (1990) disbanded their militaries, redirecting funds to education and healthcare.
•Despite lacking armies, these nations are not immune to global economic impacts like inflation or crude oil shortages caused by international conflicts.
