On October 1st the trained strength of the British armed forces was 173, 270.

ECONOMIST: Britain's armed forces

Since the Americans arrived, the Philippine armed forces say they have reduced the strength of the Abu Sayyaf from hundreds to dozens.

ECONOMIST: The terrorists who got away

Violent security incidents continue to take place due to the lack of a coherent national Libyan security force and the strength of local militias and large numbers of armed groups.

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