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Panama: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The Abolished Army, the Public Forces, and the Border Security Challenge
This article examines Panama's unique security posture as a constitutionally demilitarized state that manages national defense through professional public forces. It details the historical path to the 1990 dissolution of the army and the subsequent constitutional ban on standing military forces. Additionally, the analysis covers the paramilitary operations of Senafront along the Colombia border, the maritime patrol capabilities of SENAN, and the strategic counter-narcotics cooperation with the United States.
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◈ ExplanationAdvancedGeopolitics & Defense › Defense Economics
Costa Rica: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The Country Without an Army, the Coast Guard, and the Narco-Frontier
An examination of Costa Rica's unique security apparatus, which has operated without a standing army since 1948, relying instead on specialized paramilitary and police forces. The article explores the financial and operational challenges of securing its borders and combatting drug trafficking along the narco-frontier with US and regional cooperation.
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◈ ExplanationAdvancedGovernment & Fiscal Policy › Government Structure
Costa Rica: Government Structure — Presidential Republic, the BCCR, and the Abolition of the Army
An in-depth analysis of Costa Rica's constitutional and governance framework, focusing on its presidential system, the unicameral Legislative Assembly, and the unique role of the Constitutional Chamber (Sala IV). It highlights the institutional independence of the Central Bank (BCCR) and the fiscal rule designed to secure the nation's financial stability.
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