Posted on Nov 29, 2015
Do you know the rankings of the Middle Eastern Armies?
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The last three years of civil uprising (Arab spring) and the rise of Islamic terrorists in the middle east has led to a change in how governments in the area are financing their militaries. The change has led to a change in the balance of power in the area. Every country in the region is reinforcing or building their military in the attempt to deter attack by using presence.
In 2013 was a record year, Oman (ever hear of that place), is up 115% and Saudi Arabia is up 300% in defense spending, according to IHS Jane.
Attached here is a ranking of 15 country's militaries in the area by Business Insider.
http://www.businessinsider.com/15-most-powerful-middle-east-militaries-2014-12
In 2013 was a record year, Oman (ever hear of that place), is up 115% and Saudi Arabia is up 300% in defense spending, according to IHS Jane.
Attached here is a ranking of 15 country's militaries in the area by Business Insider.
http://www.businessinsider.com/15-most-powerful-middle-east-militaries-2014-12
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CPT (Join to see) Awesome article and discussion. Saudi has the money to spend, but what are they spending it on? I don't know if I agree with the chart based in spending, personnel, etc. I would think that Isarel is the most powerful in the region - just an opinion. Very cool table though - thanks for sharing!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Sometimes I think we get tunnel vision and need a reminder to look a the larger picture.
Sometimes I think we get tunnel vision and need a reminder to look a the larger picture.
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COL Jeff Williams COL Jon Thompson COL Mikel J. Burroughs I started to use this one which is far more specific...The GFP is my preferred site for gathering more detailed info.
http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing-middle-east.asp
CPT Ahmed Faried You might like to see this one.
http://www.globalfirepower.com/countries-listing-middle-east.asp
CPT Ahmed Faried You might like to see this one.
2015 Middle East Military Power
Military forces of the Middle East ranked by strength for 2015.
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CPT Ahmed Faried
That one is accurate. But it begs the question then as to why a top ten global military power isn't a regional power.
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When America abandons its role of protecting weaker nations, those nations must build up their own defense capabilities. This creates the same sort of Balkanized landscape that led to WWI.
When the Sheriff lays down on the job every gunslinger in the region has to be prepared to fight to hold what is his. The unarmed then have no rights or protection at all.
American elections have consequences.
When the Sheriff lays down on the job every gunslinger in the region has to be prepared to fight to hold what is his. The unarmed then have no rights or protection at all.
American elections have consequences.
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