Is there an arms race in the Middle East?

Brian Hook, second proper, the US particular consultant on Iran, throughout a go to to a military base in al-Kharj, south of the Saudi capital Riyadh, on June 21, 2019 [Fayez Nureldine/AFP]

Center Jap international locations spent $168bn on shopping for weapons final yr.

So who're the largest army spenders, and is there a rise in army spending?

On this episode: 

• David B Des Roches, affiliate professor on the Close to East South Asia Middle for Safety Research

Episode credit:

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 chief producer.

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