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<p>This annual reference provides a statistical study of military trends in the Middle East and a collection of essays analyzing the details and strategic significance of events in the region. This fourth annual volume of the <i>Middle East Military Balance </i>covers the calendar year 1986. Strategic developments in the<i> </i>Middle East, a region of high geostrategic stakes and deep-rooted<i> </i>conflicts, redound vigorously on both regional and global peace<i> </i>and stability</p>