Julian McBride
Arab armies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region) currently do not perform as proficiently as Western militaries in North America, Europe, or even East Asian militaries. Because of stagnation, corruption, and a lack of a constitution, Arab militaries are plagued by human rights abuses and a lack of unit cohesion.
Numerous wars and conflicts in the region have seen Arab armies suffer unnecessary casualties, minimal unit cohesion, and failed reconstructions of their wartime doctrines. Whereas other regional militaries, such as Israel and Turkey, excel, the rest struggle to adapt with proficiency and modernization.
Despite numerous challenges, militaries in the Arab world remain in a state of perpetual limbo. Some are currently adopting new doctrines and tactics to revitalize their armed forces and restore the readiness level the region lacks. Reviewing several key points, we can examine why MENA armies were constituted to avoid becoming competent and proficient.
Lack of Cohesion in Different Sects
In the ancient and medieval eras, the Arab world was united under the umbrella of various empires, forming caliphates and sultanates. Under the allegiance of ruling authorities, Arabs under united armies conquered the Romans, Crusaders, and even the Mongol Ilkhanate, as the latter three suffered major problems of infighting and usurpations.
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