Posted on Apr 30, 2017
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The United Arab Emirates is better known for its skyscrapers and pampered luxuries, but its small size belies a quiet expansion of its battle-hardened military into Africa and elsewhere in the Middle East.
The seven-state federation ranks as one of Washington's most prominent Arab allies in the fight against the Islamic State group, hosting some 5,000 American military personnel, fighter jets and drones. But the practice gunfire echoing through the deserts near bases outside of Dubai and recent military demonstrations in the capital of Abu Dhabi show a country increasingly willing to flex its own muscle amid its suspicions about Iran.
The seven-state federation ranks as one of Washington's most prominent Arab allies in the fight against the Islamic State group, hosting some 5,000 American military personnel, fighter jets and drones. But the practice gunfire echoing through the deserts near bases outside of Dubai and recent military demonstrations in the capital of Abu Dhabi show a country increasingly willing to flex its own muscle amid its suspicions about Iran.
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How Powerful is Jordan's King Abdullah II?
Subscribe! http://bitly.com/1iLOHml Jordan's King Abdullah has promised a relentless and punishing campaign against ISIS militants who are attempting to dest...
We also have King Abdullah of Jordan who has a hard on to F$ck up and drestroy ISIS after his pilot was burned alive. King Abdullah is also a Pilot and a Special Forces General/King.
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