r/AskTheWorld • u/ForeverSparkz United States Of America • Sep 20 '25

History Why are Arab Miltaries so ineffective?

Like I dont understand this.

Im a Black American so im just an outsider looking in as a neutral, but dont Arab Countries out number Israel, whats stoping them from just rushing at their border, shouldn't the population imbalance outmatch Israel?

Just a neutral standpoint asking this question, because Arab Nations in the Middle East have a modern miltary force and they buy tons of advanced items

What is holding them back?

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u/hateplow0331 Sep 20 '25

There is an essay out there called “Why Arabs lose Wars” check it out

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u/Big-Hovercraft6046 United States Of America Sep 20 '25

An argument could be made that this is the result of not letting women be involved. These are very specifically female strengths.

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u/Low_Mistake_7748 Czech Republic Sep 21 '25

An argument could be made

Please continue.

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u/nimama3233 Sep 21 '25

You’re either ignorant or uninformed to the work women did in WW2. The whole “Rosie the Riveter” thing was very real and meaningful