Country-Specific Military Data Sources

Browse Military Power Rankings’ curated list of intelligence, defense, and official data sources by country.

Russia

China

United States

India

Pakistan

North Korea

South Korea

United Kingdom

France

Turkey

Iran

Japan

Italy

Israel

Brazil

Egypt

Saudi Arabia

Germany

Vietnam

Indonesia

Ukraine

Poland

Algeria

Taiwan

Spain

Thailand

Australia

Canada

Malaysia

Greece

South Africa

Sweden

Colombia

Mexico

Iraq

Myanmar

Philippines

Nigeria

Chile

Morocco

Singapore

Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) – Official force structure and annual reports
RSIS (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies) – Strategic analysis on defense and security
IISS – The Military Balance: Singapore profile – Annual defense data and assessments
SIPRI Country Profiles – Singapore – Arms transfers and military expenditure

Belarus

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Belarus – Official briefings and force updates
Belarus Digest – Independent analysis on military and security
IISS – The Military Balance: Belarus profile – Annual capability overview
SIPRI Country Profiles – Belarus – Arms imports/exports and spending

Kazakhstan

Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan – Official structure and modernization plans
Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (INESS) – Defense policy research
IISS – The Military Balance: Kazakhstan profile – Force data and analysis
SIPRI Country Profiles – Kazakhstan – Arms transfers and budget

Serbia

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia – Official force updates and procurement
Balkan Analysis – Regional security and Serbian military insight
IISS – The Military Balance: Serbia profile – Annual capability overview
SIPRI Country Profiles – Serbia – Arms imports/exports and expenditures

Finland

Finnish Defence Forces (Puolustusvoimat) – Official force structure and readiness
National Defence University (UPSE) – Academic research on Finnish security
IISS – The Military Balance: Finland profile – Comprehensive defense data
SIPRI Country Profiles – Finland – Military expenditure and arms transfers

United Arab Emirates

Venezuela

Norway

Bulgaria

Denmark

Afghanistan

Portugal

Sri Lanka

Netherlands

Belgium

Peru

Hungary

Ethiopia

Austria

Czech Republic

Switzerland

Croatia

Tunisia

Kenya

Slovakia

New Zealand

Syria

Oman

Sudan

Kuwait

Angola

Eritrea

Qatar

Ecuador

Democratic Republic of Congo

Georgia

Lebanon

Libya

Bahrain

Yemen

South Sudan

Armenia

Uganda

Cuba

Nepal

Uzbekistan

Cambodia

Tanzania

Rwanda

Bolivia

Chad

Cyprus

Zambia

Uruguay

Paraguay

Honduras

Iceland

Mongolia

Somalia

Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)

Mauritania

Kyrgyzstan

Laos

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Madagascar

Burkina Faso

Ministère de la Défense Nationale et des Anciens Combattants (MOD-BF) – Force structure, anti-terror operations
Armée Burkinabè Statements – Military activity in the Sahel and national security operations
G5 Sahel Joint Force Reports – Regional coordination and counterinsurgency
ISS Africa Sahel profiles / ACLED Sahel data – Armed actor mapping and force analysis

Guinea

Ministère de la Défense Nationale (GN MOD) – Official defense planning and announcements
Forces Armées Guinéennes Communications – Public statements on deployments and restructuring
UN Guinea Security Reports – Peacekeeping, post-coup force realignment
Small Arms Survey West Africa data – Arms flows, group affiliations, and readiness

Cameroon

Ministère de la Défense (CM MOD) – Budget, force policy, and Boko Haram response
Cameroon Armed Forces Public Reports – Counterinsurgency operations and regional defense posture
Lake Chad Basin Commission / MNJTF Briefings – Multilateral operations against insurgents
ISS Africa Cameroon briefs – Force structure and regional dynamics

Latvia

Latvian Ministry of Defence – National Defence Concept and Annual Reports
National Armed Forces (NBS) Newsroom – Deployments, readiness, and Baltic coordination
Latvian National Defence Academy Publications – Strategic research and civil-military doctrine
NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence (Riga) – Hybrid warfare and cyber threats

El Salvador

Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional (ES MOD) – Internal security, military structure, and modernization
Fuerza Armada de El Salvador Official Statements – Operations, anti-gang strategy, and training
RESDAL Latin America Security Reports – Budget, transparency, and regional military balance
FLACSO El Salvador – Studies on civil-military relations and internal deployments

Panama

Ministerio de Seguridad Pública (Panama MSP) – National Public Forces coordination and maritime operations
Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (SENAN) & SENAFRONT – Deployment and equipment
National Assembly Committee on Security – Oversight of public forces and defense acquisition
CSIS & Stratfor Latin America Security Briefs – CSIS Panama / Stratfor Latin America

Dominican Republic

Ministerio de Defensa de la República Dominicana – Strategic policy and modernization
Fuerzas Armadas Dominicanas Communications – Internal security roles and military deployments
RESDAL Military Profile – Budget, manpower, and structural trends
National Defense College (CODENA) – Officer education and strategy

Mozambique

Ministério da Defesa Nacional (MZ MOD) – Strategic objectives and structural reforms
Forças Armadas de Defesa de Moçambique (FADM) Reports – Operations against insurgents in Cabo Delgado
SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM) Reports – Multinational peace enforcement roles
ISS Africa / ACLED Data – ISS profile / ACLED dashboard

Senegal

Ministère des Forces Armées du Sénégal – Force planning and modernization policy
Forces Armées Sénégalaises Press Statements – Peacekeeping roles and internal stability operations
ISS Africa West Africa reports – Budget analysis and security sector reform
UN Peacekeeping Records (MINUSMA) – Senegalese deployments and international partnerships

Slovenia

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Slovenia – Strategic reviews and modernization documents
Slovenian Armed Forces (SV) Official Communications – NATO integration, training, and deployments
Defence Studies Centre, University of Ljubljana – Academic research on Slovenian security and civil-military affairs
Parliamentary Defence Committee Reports – Oversight of budgeting, force development, and procurement

Zimbabwe

Ministry of Defence and War Veterans Affairs (Zimbabwe) – Defense policy and national service structure
Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Statements – Internal deployments, training, and modernization efforts
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence – Oversight of military spending and reform
ISS Africa Reports – Regional influence, SADC integration, and security governance

Niger

Ministère de la Défense Nationale (Niger) – Strategic objectives and troop development
Forces Armées Nigériennes Communications – Deployments, joint operations, and training updates
G5 Sahel Joint Force Briefings – Counterterrorism strategy and multilateral military operations
Small Arms Survey / UN SC Reports – Armed actor mapping and border security posture

Guatemala

Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional (Guatemala) – National defense policy, conscription, and modernization
Ejército de Guatemala Press Releases – Internal security operations and humanitarian support
RESDAL – Force transparency and regional assessments
FLACSO Guatemala – Studies on military-civil governance and force structure

Botswana

Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security (Botswana) – Budget and strategic planning
Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Official Communications – Peacekeeping roles and modernization plans
ISS Africa Reports – Security partnerships and regional cooperation
Parliamentary Committee on Security and Foreign Affairs – Defense oversight

Mali

Ministère de la Défense et des Anciens Combattants (Mali) – National defense planning and military restructuring
FAMa (Forces Armées Maliennes) Communications – Counterinsurgency operations and domestic security
MINUSMA Reports (UN) – Peacekeeping coordination and force integration efforts
ISS Africa / G5 Sahel Reports – Militia dynamics, army cohesion, and operational challenges

Ghana

Ministry of Defence Ghana – Strategic Reports on modernization and national defense posture
Ghana Armed Forces Communications – Peacekeeping deployments and internal training
Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) – Research on regional security and force preparedness
ISS Africa Reports – Budget trends, procurement, and civil-military engagement

Gabon

Ministère de la Défense Nationale (Gabon) – Official briefings and defense budgeting
Gabonese Armed Forces Communications – Force structure and regional coordination
ISS Central Africa Reports – Force readiness, internal deployments, and regime protection roles
UN / AU Security Sector Reform Profiles – Governance and oversight mechanisms

Turkmenistan

Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan – Official statements on neutrality, defense structure, and conscription
Turkmen Armed Forces Announcements
OSCE Secretariat Reports – Border security and limited multilateral engagement
CSIS / SIPRI – Turkmenistan’s military posture and isolation

Burundi

Ministère de la Défense Nationale et des Anciens Combattants (Burundi) – Budget and force structure
Burundi National Defence Force Communications
UN / AU Reports – DDR and force integration
ISS Africa Great Lakes Region Briefs

Estonia

Estonian Ministry of Defence – National Defence Strategy and Annual Reports
Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) Communications – NATO cooperation, readiness, and cyber defense
Estonian International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS) – Strategic commentary on Baltic security
Riigikogu National Defence Committee Reports – Oversight on defense budgeting and force modernization

Moldova

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Moldova – National defense strategy and annual reports
Armed Forces of Moldova Communications – Organizational updates, training, and deployments
NATO-Moldova Partnership Documents – Interoperability, capacity-building, and modernization
Institute for Public Policy (Moldova) – Civil-military dynamics and security sector reform

Lithuania

Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence – Strategic Review and Annual Plans – NATO alignment, total defense concept
Lithuanian Armed Forces (LAF) Official Updates – Readiness, conscription, and deployments
General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy Publications – Doctrinal development and cyber strategy
NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Reports – Baltic coordination and force posture

Tajikistan

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Tajikistan – Official statements on military structure and operations
General Staff Communications
SIPRI / OSCE Central Asia Reports – Regional force comparison, modernization tracking
Russian MOD Announcements

Papua New Guinea

PNG Defence Force Communications – Organizational changes and maritime operations
Ministry of Defence Papua New Guinea – Force modernization plans and strategic assessments
Australia-PNG Defence Cooperation Agreements – Training and capability development
Pacific Security Studies Reports – Regional force capabilities and strategic partnerships

Albania

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Albania – Annual Strategic Reports – NATO engagement and modernization
Albanian Armed Forces Communications – Deployments, training, and defense priorities
Albanian Institute for International Studies (AIIS) – Security policy and regional defense analysis
NATO-Albania Partnership Briefings – Interoperability and capability alignment

Brunei

Ministry of Defence Brunei Darussalam – Annual Defence White Paper – Strategic policy and national force structure
Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Public Briefings – Training and modernization
ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) Reports – Regional cooperation and exercises
Brunei Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies – Strategic commentary and maritime focus

Maldives

Ministry of Defence Maldives – Strategic Documents and Press Releases – Maritime security and force structure
Maldives National Defence Force Communications – Internal security and disaster response
SAARC / Indian Ocean Strategic Papers
Indian MOD and bilateral agreements

Nicaragua

Ejército de Nicaragua Official Statements – Structure, conscription, and operational activity
Ministerio de Defensa de Nicaragua – Budget, strategic guidance, and internal deployments
RESDAL – Force transparency and modernization tracking
FLACSO Nicaragua – Research on defense policy and civil-military relations

Republic of the Congo

Ministère de la Défense Nationale (Congo-Brazzaville) – Official military doctrine and national force planning
Forces Armées Congolaises Communications – Internal operations and peacekeeping missions
UN Peacekeeping Participation Data – Contributions and international coordination
ISS Africa / CEMAC Reports – Regional military collaboration and budget metrics

Ireland

Department of Defence Ireland – White Papers and Annual Reports – Defense policy, neutrality, and modernization
Irish Defence Forces Communications – Overseas deployments and structure
Institute of International & European Affairs (IIEA) – Research on neutrality, cyber, and EU roles
Oireachtas Defence Committee Briefings – Oversight on budgeting and recruitment

Sierra Leone

Ministry of Defence Sierra Leone – Strategic Policy Statements – National security and restructuring
Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) Updates – Peacekeeping and internal operations
UNAMSIL Archives – Post-conflict reconstruction and force reintegration
ISS Africa / ECOWAS Reports – Regional defense collaboration and training

Palestine

Palestinian Authority Security Forces Communications
Ministry of Interior (Palestinian Territories)
UN OCHA / UNSCO Reports – Security control zones and stabilization roles
RAND Corporation / Crisis Group Analyses

Central African Republic

North Macedonia

Ministry of Defence of North Macedonia
Army of the Republic of North Macedonia Communications
Balkan Defence and Security Network
NATO Partnership Reports

Namibia

Ministry of Defence & Veterans Affairs (Namibia)
Namibian Defence Force Statements
SADC Regional Reports
ISS Africa Namibia Profiles

Benin

Ministère de la Défense Nationale (Benin)
Forces Armées Béninoises Communications
ECOWAS / AU Regional Security Reports
ISS Africa / SIPRI West Africa Data

Malawi

Crimea (Republic of Crimea)

Russian Ministry of Defence Releases
Russian Southern Military District Briefings
SIPRI / NATO Reports
OSINT Sources (Janes, ISW)

Trinidad & Tobago

Ministry of National Security
TTDF Statements
Caribbean Regional Security System (RSS)
University of the West Indies Strategic Studies

Montenegro

Ministry of Defence of Montenegro
Armed Forces of Montenegro Communications
Balkan Defence Policy Research
NATO-Montenegro Partnership Reports

Fiji

Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Statements – Peacekeeping, domestic deployments, and disaster support
Ministry of Defence and National Security (Fiji) – Defense policy and modernization
Fiji Parliament Standing Committee Reports – Defense budget review and oversight
Pacific Islands Forum & UN Peacekeeping Reports – Regional force engagement and contributions

Northern Cyprus (TRNC)

TRNC Ministry of Defence (De Facto) – Local security forces and organizational structure
Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) Communications – Stationing and force protection roles
International Crisis Group / UNFICYP Reports – Security buffer zones and ceasefire line monitoring
OSINT / Academic Analyses (e.g. Jane’s, ISW)

Togo

Ministère des Armées du Togo – Strategic defense posture, force modernization, and internal security
Forces Armées Togolaises (FAT) Statements
ECOWAS Security Reports – Regional cooperation and border security role
ISS Africa / ACLED – Militia threats, logistics, and regional force tracking

Djibouti

Ministère de la Défense Djiboutienne – Defense structure, modernization, and external basing policies
Djibouti Armed Forces Communications
Foreign Military Presence Reports (U.S., France, China)
RAND / Chatham House – Horn of Africa strategic posture and interoperability

Liberia

Ministry of National Defense Liberia – Force structure and security sector reform
Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) Official Communications – Peacekeeping missions and training programs
UNMIL Archives – Post-conflict integration, force rebuilding, and oversight
ISS Africa Reports – Capacity development, internal security, and civil-military dynamics

Jamaica

Ministry of National Security Jamaica – Policy guidance and defense coordination
Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Statements – Maritime, counter-narcotics, and disaster response operations
CARICOM / RSS Briefings – Multilateral coordination
UWI Mona Strategic Studies – National security analysis and force structure

Western Sahara

Polisario Front Statements / SADR
Algerian Defense Ministry Briefings
MINURSO Reports – Ceasefire monitoring and force disposition
International Crisis Group / OSINT Mapping

Guyana

Ministry of Defence (Guyana) – Policy and national defense priorities
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Communications
CARICOM / RSS Participation Reports
Georgetown-based think-tank analyses

Luxembourg

Transnistria

Ministry of Defence (Transnistria, unrecognized)
Russian MOD Statements
Moldovan Government & OSCE Reports
Janes / IISS OSINT Mapping

Mauritius

Mauritius Ministry of Defence & Home Affairs
Mauritius Police Force / SMF Briefings
Indian Ocean Commission Reports
SAAG and regional think-tank analyses

Malta

Suriname

Barbados

Haiti

Ministère de la Défense d’Haïti
Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H) Statements
UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) Reports
OAS & CSIS Analyses

Belize

Bhutan

Royal Government of Bhutan – Ministry of Home & Cultural Affairs
Royal Bhutan Army Statements
Indian MoD Reports
South Asia Strategic Briefings

Kosovo

Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kosovo
Kosovo Security Force Communications
NATO-Kosovo Partnership Reports
Balkan Security Think Tanks

Timor-Leste

Ministério da Defesa e Segurança (Timor-Leste)
F-FDTL Communications
UNMIT Archives
Australian Defence Cooperation Program Reports

Bahamas

Ministry of National Security (Bahamas)
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Communications
CARICOM RSS Reports
Atlantic Council / CSIS Caribbean Briefings

Abkhazia

Ministry of Defence of Abkhazia – Structure and regional defense claims
Russian Ministry of Defence – Deployment and interoperability with Russian forces
Jane’s Defence – OSINT mapping and force strength analysis
Crisis Group Caucasus – Status, militarization, and foreign presence

Guinea-Bissau

Ministério da Defesa Nacional e dos Combatentes da Liberdade da Pátria – Force management and national security goals
Forces Armées Guinéennes – Political-military dynamics and border security
ECOWAS & African Union – Reform and military stabilization reports
ISS Africa / SIPRI – West Africa conflict data and analysis

Comoros

Ministère de la Défense Nationale des Comores – National defense policy and internal deployment
Comorian Armed Forces (FCDN) – Organization and regional maritime role
Indian Ocean Commission – Multilateral capacity-building reports
U.S. AFRICOM – Internal force reforms and regional partnerships

Eswatini

Ministry of Defence and Security (Eswatini) – Security structure and modernization
Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) – Internal deployments and civil support
SADC – Peace & Security reports on regional exercises
ISS Africa – Southern Africa profiles on civil-military dynamics

Saint Lucia

Ministry of Home Affairs & National Security – Internal security and disaster readiness
Royal Saint Lucia Police Force – Paramilitary operations and border support
Caribbean Regional Security System (RSS) – Regional coordination & defense assistance
UWI Cave Hill Strategic Studies – Regional security posture studies

Costa Rica

Ministerio de Seguridad Pública (Costa Rica) – National Police structure and security planning
Fuerza Pública & Air Surveillance Service (SVA) – Internal and border security operations
Costa Rican Constitution – Article 12 – Legal demilitarization framework
OAS & Inter-American Dialogue – Civil security and paramilitary capacity assessments

Antigua & Barbuda

Ministry of National Security and Labour – Internal security oversight
Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – Maritime surveillance and disaster response
CARICOM / RSS – Regional military integration
UWI & RSS Strategic Analysis Reports – Maritime capability and force structure

Grenada

Ministry of National Security, Public Administration, Home Affairs & ICT – Policy and coordination
Royal Grenada Police Force – Special Services Unit (paramilitary functions)
RSS – Force coordination and readiness
Caribbean Security Think Tanks – Disaster relief, small-state sovereignty, and force design

Saint Kitts & Nevis

Ministry of National Security – Internal defense and strategic coordination
St. Kitts & Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF) – Maritime policing, counter-narcotics, and civil assistance
RSS – Joint deployments and regional operations
OECS / UWI Security Papers – Force effectiveness and small-island defense

Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Ministry of National Security (SVG) – Strategic guidance and national response
Royal Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Police Force – Special Services Unit operations
RSS & CARICOM – Defense partnership and security integration
Regional Think Tank Studies – Maritime security and national defense policy

Dominica

Ministry of National Security and Home Affairs – Civil defense and national security roles
Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force – Special Services Unit (tactical support and disaster response)
CARICOM RSS Reports – Military assistance and strategic cooperation
UWI / OECS Security Publications – Force structure and operational capacity

Monaco

Département de l'Intérieur – National security policy and civil defense
Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince – Palace and ceremonial defense unit
Public Security Directorate Reports – Maritime and civil coordination
French MOD Reports – Bilateral military integration and force protection agreements

Micronesia

Department of Justice and Border Control (FSM) – Maritime security and law enforcement
Transnational Crime Unit Reports – Policing and cooperative defense roles
U.S. Compact of Free Association Agreements – Defense responsibilities and strategic posture
Pacific Islands Security Forum Briefings – Regional force development and sovereignty assessments

Marshall Islands

Ministry of Justice – Domestic security and maritime patrol
National Police and Maritime Division – Sovereignty enforcement and anti-trafficking roles
Compact of Free Association Defense Clause – U.S. responsibility for defense
Pacific Security Think Tanks – Defense reliance and strategic base access

Andorra

Ministry of Interior and Justice – Internal security and national guard oversight
Andorran Police and Fire Brigade with Ceremonial Militia – Limited force for sovereignty and emergencies
French and Spanish Defense Cooperation Agreements – Security guarantees and operational support
European Microstate Defense Studies – Strategic neutrality and national resilience

Kiribati

Kiribati Police Service – Coastal surveillance and anti-trafficking patrols
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (Kiribati) – National security policy and diplomatic defense coordination
Pacific Islands Security Forum Briefings – Security cooperation and sovereignty defense
Australia / New Zealand Defense Agreements – External support and training programs

San Marino

Segreteria di Stato per gli Affari Interni – Internal security policy and civil protection
Corpi Militari Volontari – Ceremonial and border support units
Italian MOD Bilateral Agreements – Security coordination and defense obligations
Council of Europe & OSCE Monitoring – National sovereignty and civil-military policy

Nauru

Department of Justice and Border Control (Nauru) – Maritime security and policing
Nauru Police Force – Sovereignty enforcement and border patrol
Australian Defence Cooperation Agreements – Support, capacity-building, and equipment sharing
Pacific Regional Security Studies – National security architecture and vulnerability analysis

Cook Islands

Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (Cook Islands) – Security policy and diplomatic defense coordination
Cook Islands Police Service – Search and rescue, anti-smuggling, and territorial enforcement
New Zealand Defence Force – Strategic and legal military protection (Realm support)
Pacific Islands Security Forum Briefings – Regional defense dynamics

Tuvalu

Ministry of Justice, Communication & Foreign Affairs (Tuvalu) – Policy guidance and sovereignty measures
Tuvalu Police Service – Coast guard duties and law enforcement
Australian Federal Police & Pacific Patrol Boat Program – Operational support and training
SPC & Pacific Security Forums – Security collaboration and strategic capacity

Vatican City

Corpo della Gendarmeria Vaticana – Internal policing and security
Swiss Guard (Pontifical Guard) – Ceremonial protection of the Pope and Holy See sovereignty
Italian MOD Bilateral Support – Perimeter security and coordination
Vatican Official Acts and Treaties – Sovereignty protection and neutrality stance

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Country-Specific Military Data Sources

Browse Military Power Rankings’ curated list of intelligence, defense, and official data sources by country.

Russia

China

United States

India

Pakistan

North Korea

South Korea

United Kingdom

France

Turkey

Iran

Japan

Italy

Israel

Brazil

Egypt

Saudi Arabia

Germany

Vietnam

Indonesia

Ukraine

Poland

Algeria

Taiwan

Spain

Thailand

Australia

Canada

Malaysia

Greece

South Africa

Sweden

Colombia

Mexico

Iraq

Myanmar

Philippines

Nigeria

Chile

Morocco

Singapore

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Serbia

Finland

Azerbaijan

Jordan

Romania

Bangladesh

Argentina

United Arab Emirates

Venezuela

Norway

Bulgaria

Denmark

Afghanistan

Portugal

Sri Lanka

Netherlands

Belgium

Peru

Hungary

Ethiopia

Austria

Czech Republic

Switzerland

Croatia

Tunisia

Kenya

Slovakia

New Zealand

Syria

Oman

Sudan

Kuwait

Angola

Eritrea

Qatar