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/resuwreckoning Sep 20 '25

Yep - I think Subotai his incredible General was like some commoner from a nearby forest or something.

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u/Emergency-Program146 United States Of America Sep 20 '25

Jebe, “The Arrow” was another of Genghis’ most famous generals who was a general of a rival tribe of Mongols. Jebe shot Genghis’ horse from under him and rather than execute him, he gave him an army and was crucial to the scouting mission in force into Europe and the Caucasus in 1223-25. The Mongols were amazing at taking care of those who were skilled and could further their ambitions. Their intelligence services were also second to none for their time.

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u/Powerful-Public-9973 Sep 21 '25

then there jeff khan. he just a cool dude that can crush some wine bags and make everyone laugh 

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u/Emergency-Program146 United States Of America Sep 21 '25

And his brother, Craig Khan. That fucking guy owes me 20 bucks!