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To: tekboy who wrote (30542)	5/24/2002 12:43:54 AM
From: frankw1900	Read Replies (1) of 281500

and that the explanation lay in strategic culture. Yes I came across a paper last fall about that very topic written by a military guy. I expect eventually my memory will dredge it up. I think I may have posted a reference here. Here it is: Why Arabs Lose Wars By Norville de Atkine Abstract: The author argues that the reasons for Arab armies’ perpetual ineffectiveness are rooted in Arab culture. Social factors that prohibit success include: secrecy and paranoia, pride, class structure, a lack of coordination on all levels, and little individual freedom or initiative. biu.ac.il Yes he references Pollack. frank@thealzthealzthewadyamacallithasn'tgottomeyet.mem

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