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National Capability Evaluation Guide
The Global Institute of National Capability (GINC) evaluates national strength using a generation and tier system. Under this framework, a country’s military and technological assets are grouped by generation – essentially the era or level of technology they represent. GINC mostly adheres to standard generational labels (for example, referring to
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Main Battle Tank Guide
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Attack Helicopter Guide
💡Check out all Platforms The figure below provides a comprehensive overview of dedicated attack helicopters currently in service around the world, including legacy platforms still operational and emerging aircraft expected to enter service in the coming years. It highlights key details such as the year each platform entered service (or
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Land Combat Guide
Modern ground forces vary widely in technology and integration. Many large armies still field mostly older-generation equipment, while a few advanced militaries have upgraded significant portions of their troops with cutting-edge gear. The generation classification (1st to 5th) refers to the typical equipment and integration level of the soldiers: • 1st
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Cyber - Capability Ratings
💡 Cybersecurity has become one of the defining arenas of national power, shaping how states protect themselves, project influence, and prepare for future threats. The Cyber – Capability Ratings by the Global Institute for National Capability (GINC) explore both the offensive and defensive dimensions of this domain, placing them within the wider
Rethinking Power as Capability × Governance
What is power? In international relations and strategy, this question has been asked for centuries. Classical realists such as Hans Morgenthau described power as the sum of tangible and intangible elements — from geography and natural resources to morale and governance. Later, Joseph Nye introduced the notion of “hard” and “soft”
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GINC’s National Capability Ratings Methodology
The Global Institute for National Capability (GINC) conducts national assessments on 100+ capabilities for 150+ countries and territories.
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The History of National Capability: Defining the Unit of Analysis
When evaluating the history of national capability, the first challenge is definitional: what counts as a “nation”? The modern nation-state is only a few centuries old. Before that, power was expressed through empires, kingdoms, dynasties, city-states, and religious or tribal confederations. This means that any assessment of capability across two
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