Special Report
The Countries Without a Military, and Who Defends Them
May 15, 2023 11:25 am
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18. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
> Population: 100,804 (#195 largest out of 237)
> Region: Central America and the Caribbean
> Security forces: Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVPF; includes the Coast Guard, Special Services Unit, Rapid Response Unit, Drug Squad, and Anti-Trafficking Unit)
CIA additional info: “The country has been a member of the Caribbean Regional Security System (RSS) since its creation in 1982; RSS signatories (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts, and Saint Lucia) agreed to prepare contingency plans and assist one a”
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17. Grenada
> Population: 114,299 (#190 largest out of 237)
> Region: Central America and the Caribbean
> Security forces: Royal Grenada Police Force (under the Ministry of National Security) includes a Coast Guard and a paramilitary Special Services Unit
CIA additional info: “Grenada joined the Caribbean Regional Security System (RSS) in 1985; RSS signatories (Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) agreed to prepare contingency plans and assist one another, on r”
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16. Kiribati
> Population: 115,372 (#189 largest out of 237)
> Region: Australia and Oceania
> Security forces: Kiribati Police and Prison Service (Ministry of Justice)
CIA additional info: “Defense assistance is provided by Australia and New Zealand.”
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15. Aruba
> Population: 123,702 (#188 largest out of 237)
> Region: Central America and the Caribbean
> Security forces: Aruban Militia (ARUMIL)
CIA additional info: “Defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the Aruba security services focus on organized crime and terrorism; the Dutch Government controls foreign and defense policy; the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) provides maritime security”
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14. Curacao
> Population: 152,849 (#187 largest out of 237)
> Region: Central America and the Caribbean
> Security forces: Curaçao Militia (CURMIL)
CIA additional info: “Defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; the Dutch Government controls foreign and defense policy; the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) provides maritime security.”
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