Why are the Saudis so poor at war despite spending billions?
Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode.…
Assessment
The headline asks why Saudi Arabia struggles militarily despite massive spending. The snippet suggests the answer lies not in hardware but in human factors: technology alone does not make effective warriors. What matters is whether Saudi forces have the training, doctrine, and will to fight. Watch for how the Houthi campaign exposes this gap.