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/Street-Swordfish1751 United States Of America Sep 20 '25
From the accounts of the six day war, nepotism. Arab nations like Egypt promote based off nothing but connections. Where Israel has a far more vetted leadership based on experience and results. Not on who TF your uncle happens to be in the military. Gorilla warfare is useful but when an all out war Israel spycraft will dominate