Editor’s Picks: Why Arab armed forces have lousy reputations Editor's Picks from The Economist

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Today, we evaluate why Arab militaries often fall short. Misguided approaches to spending and training may be to blame.

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