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noxx1234567 t1_j1z3rqx wrote

The fuck is Oman doing ? Are they Arming themselves due to Yemen ?

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destuctir t1_j1z6c1j wrote

Oman is critical to western interests and as such they have naval bases that directly support the patrolling of the Persian gulf, this huge number is in part western funds to keep them strong and independent as a safe foothold in the area

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cerebralsexer t1_j20k1oc wrote

What about Algeria?

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Narpity t1_j20wisl wrote

Not Algerian, but they have historically been a bit of a punching bag to all their neighbors, Morocco, Libya, France, and Spain have all not been particularly friendly. Then more recently there have been more rebellions in Libya and Morocco with Islamic Terrorists in Mali. Think they are just not in a particularly stable area with few friends to rely on.

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brotatowz t1_j1zl8ko wrote

It basically is an Israeli Colony.

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belaltth t1_j1zynie wrote

Other than geopolitical significance, Oman (as well as Saudi and Algeria) also has a very large young male population who either become police or soldiers. It is basically giving them a job since there aren't many others. This is a better option than having them running around unemployed and frustrated.

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noxx1234567 t1_j200cfp wrote

I am not sure if 5-7% GDP spending on excess military personnel is going to solve unemployment crisis in any meaningful way

They could have been made teachers or scientists to provide more boost to the economy than just foot soldiers

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paperclip_nazi t1_j207xpp wrote

There are plenty of scientists and engineers and teachers(of sorts) in the military. It’s not just meatheads with guns

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