Discussion: Armies of Sand: The Past, Present, and Future of Arab Military Effectiveness

Author: Kenneth Pollack

Description: In Armies of Sand, Pollack critically examines the military capabilities of Arab states, analyzing why their forces have struggled in modern conflicts despite large investments in weaponry. The book surveys the history of Arab armies, focusing on their defeats in key conflicts like the Six-Day War and the Gulf War, and explores the socio-political factors behind their military inefficiency.

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