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destuctir t1_j1z6c1j wrote

Reply to comment by noxx1234567 in [OC] Defence budgets around the world by giteam

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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