The Handbook of Military and Defense Operations Research presents the voices leading OR and analytics to new heights in security through research, practical applications, case studies, and lessons learned in the field.

Introduction / Dania Thafer and David B. Des Roches 1. - Security Puzzle in the Gulf: New Sectors and New Challenges / Cihat Battaloglu 8. - GCC Arms Imports: Strategie Assessment and Economic Benefits to the United States / John Duke Anthony 23. - The Istanbul Cooperation Initiative as an...

Armed forces across the globe engage in economic activities both in times of war and peace. This book provides a critical analysis of this phenomenon, comparing experiences with 'military business' from four continents (Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America). Taking an interdisciplinary...

An area of huge concern to many people around the world, the economics of the Arms Industry are a vital strand that needs to be understood. This volume brings together contributors from all over the globe and focuses on this important area

This Handbook provides a self-contained survey of the current state of defense economics in the form of chapters prepared by leading specialists on various aspects in the field. The volume summarizes not only received results but also newer developments, from recent journal articles and...