In this day and age, it's hard to imagine a country without their own military. Ensuring defense is a top priority for most countries, but not all have a standing army, or indeed any type of armed forces. Some of these nations have very close relationships with other countries, while others rely of alliances and agreements to ensure they remain safe and are protected in case things go wrong.
Intrigued? Click through this gallery to find out which nations don't have armed forces.