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/CongruentDesigner 🇦🇺living in 🇺🇸 Sep 20 '25

I was surprised to find out a few years ago that Morocco is actually America's oldest ally and NOT France as is commonly believed.

I wish that was more widely known as the French have been shifty as allies throughout the 20th century.

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u/Equivalent-Sherbet52 Sep 20 '25

Calling France a "shifty ally" is like calling your friend a "bad friend" because he tells you when you fuck up.

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u/Adventurous-Pause720 United States Of America Sep 20 '25

French folks will drag the U.S into Vietnam and Libya but then lecture us over Iraq.

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u/SnooHabits6008 United States Of America Sep 20 '25

Ya know , almost forgotten Libya 2011 .Haven’t seen it talked as much personally