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With Armies This Big, These Nations Are WW3’s Biggest Threats
Unfortunately, the threat of World War III is always a present concern, as much as we might hope that cooler heads prevail anytime a global conflict arises. However, the reality is that fears of the next world war remain present, which is why dozens of nations worldwide continue to build up military arsenals in the hopes of countering any potential threat.
26. Mexico
- Military reserves: 81,500
- Active service: 216,000
- Paramilitary forces: 111,900
25. Ecuador
- Military reserves: 118,000
- Active service: 40,250
- Paramilitary forces: 500
24. Eritrea
- Military reserves: 200,000
- Paramilitary forces: N/A
- Active service: 175,000
23. Armenia
- Military reserves: 210,000
- Active service: 45,000
- Paramilitary forces: 4,300
22. Portugal
- Military reserves: 211,700
- Active service: 27,000
- Paramilitary forces: 24,700
21. Greece
- Military reserves: 220,500
- Active service: 130,000
- Paramilitary forces: 35,000
20. Singapore
- Military reserves: 240,000
- Active service: 60,000
- Paramilitary forces: 10,000
19. Ukraine
- Military reserves: 250,000
- Active service: 200,000
- Paramilitary forces: 50,000
18. Russia
- Military reserves: 250,000
- Active service: 830,900
- Paramilitary forces: 250,000
17. Belarus
- Military reserves: 290,000
- Active service: 45,000
- Paramilitary forces: 110,000
16. Azerbaijan
- Military reserves: 300,000
- Active service: 65,000
- Paramilitary forces: 15,000
15. Iran
- Military reserves: 350,000
- Active service: 575,000
- Paramilitary forces: 90,000
14. Indonesia
- Military reserves: 400,000
- Active service: 400,000
- Paramilitary forces: 280,000
13. United States
- Military reserves: 442,000
- Active service: 1,390,000
- Paramilitary forces: N/A
12. Israel
- Military reserves: 465,000
- Active service: 173,000
- Paramilitary forces: 8,000
11. Egypt
- Military reserves: 480,000
- Active service: 440,000
- Paramilitary forces: 300,000
10. South Korea
- Military reserves: 500,000
- Active service: 555,000
- Paramilitary forces: 75,000
9. China
- Military reserves: 510,000
- Active service: 2,000,000
- Paramilitary forces: 625,000
8. Pakistan
- Military reserves: 550,000
- Active service: 654,000
- Paramilitary forces: 500,000
7. North Korea
- Military reserves: 600,000
- Active service: 1,200,000
- Paramilitary forces: 200,000
6. Colombia
- Military reserves: 845,000
- Active service: 360,000
- Paramilitary forces: 185,000
5. Finland
- Military reserves: 900,000
- Active service: 24,000
- Paramilitary forces: 14,000
4. India
- Military reserves: 1,155,000
- Active service: 1,450,000
- Paramilitary forces: 2,527,000
3. Brazil
- Military reserves: 1,340,000
- Active service: 360,000
- Paramilitary forces: 400,000
2. Taiwan
- Military reserves: 1,500,000
- Active service: 170,000
- Paramilitary forces: 11,500
1. Vietnam
- Military reserves: 2,500,000
- Active service: 470,000
- Paramilitary forces: 40,000