Aims & Scope

The Military Balance is The International Institute for Strategic Studies' annual authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics worldwide.

It is an essential resource for those involved in security policymaking, analysis and research.

Detailed A-Z entries list each country’s military organisation, personnel members, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data.

Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics.

The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers.

The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.103

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q4

h-index

Year Value
2024 4

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 29467

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 1

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.


Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.


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SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.103
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q4
First Published: 2024

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