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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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: 
<ul>
<li>David B. Des Roches, associate professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies</li>
</ul>
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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In the world of news, headlines are essential, but providing in-depth analysis of news and current affairs became rare. We analyze the news and simplify complex geopolitical realities of the Middle East and wider Muslim world. 

To help you make sense of it all, join our host Sami Zeidan.

In the world of news, headlines are essential, but providing in-depth analysis of news and current affairs became rare. We analyze the news and simplify complex geopolitical realities of the Middle East and wider Muslim world. 
To help you make sense of it all, join our host Sami Zeidan.

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