Citation

Struys W. Def. Peace Econ. 2002; 13(1): 31-53.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/10242690210962

PMID

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Abstract

As far as defence in Belgium is concerned, the post-war era can be subdivided in two: the Cold War period, and the period from 1989, which also coincides with a profound political reorganisation of the country. In the following pages, a brief overview of the restructuring attempts of the armed forces since 1989, an evolution of the work force, an outline of the defence expenditures and a description of Belgium's defence industrial base (DIB) is presented.