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Is there an arms race in the Middle East?

Brian Hook (2nd R), the US special representative on Iran, during a visit to an army base in al-Kharj, south of the Saudi capital Riyadh.
Brian Hook, second right, the US special representative on Iran, during a visit to an army base in al-Kharj, south of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on June 21, 2019 [Fayez Nureldine/AFP]
Published On 8 Sep 2022

Middle Eastern countries spent $168bn on buying weapons last year.

So who are the biggest military spenders, and is there an increase in military spending?

In this episode: 

  • David B Des Roches, associate professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies

Episode credits:

This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan. Our host is Sami Zeidan. George Alwer is the sound designer. Aya Elmileik is the lead engagement producer and Munera AlDosari is the assistant engagement producer. Omar al-Saleh is the executive producer.

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Source: Al Jazeera