Wednesday, November 5, 2014

A Look At Asia'sArmies


The Five Most Deadly Armies of Asia -- Michael Peck, National Interest

Some of the world's most powerful armies reside in Asia. Which is the best?

Which Asian armies are the best in the region? Even if you get past the nationalist chest thumping, it's difficult to choose. What does having the "best" army mean for a hegemonic regional power like China, versus an island-nation like Japan, versus warring states on the mainland like the two Koreas? Does “best” mean the army that is most proficient or lavishly equipped? Or is it the one that most fits the needs of its country?

But that's what makes Asia so fascinating. It has a variety of capable armies, but capable in different ways. Here are the top five in East and Southwest Asia:

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My Comment: Asia is experiencing an arms race .... and I expect this trend to not only continue .... but to escalate.

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