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In most democratic countries that are not engaged in conflict one
can expect debates regarding the amount of the gross domestic
product (GDP) that is spent on national security. The issue is even
more significant in small states with limited resources. The
Jamaican military is occasionally the subject of such debates. The
arguments raised against expenditure on an active military force,
as opposed to the police force, include the view that there is no
apparent conventional external threat, while the internal
police-type tasks are increasing. This study considers current and
emerging threats to determine what capabilities are required to
face them. Case studies of Costa Rica, Iceland, Singapore and the
Eastern Caribbean States, are used to determine some of the options
available for small-state security linked to the issue of
sovereignty. Interviews of both military and nonmilitary experts on
national security issues provide additional data for comparison and
contrast. The dissertation concludes with recommendations for
retaining the military's distinct character, with a reduced
regular/active force structure, though not necessarily less
personnel, and a significantly larger reserve component. The main
theme is that Jamaica cannot afford to be complacent because the
nature of security threats globally is evolving.
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