Just get this thread back on track. At present there is let say "concern" from GHQ (UAE military), that put quite simply they do not have enough bum's on seats. In fact the signing up of the younger generation to go into any of the areas, is no where near to maintain sustainabilty. So as Iran's getting a bit twitchy, the british and other countries that see and deal with GHQ see the indications that can unfold in many years to come, and at the moment things are being put in place lets say slowly "very slowly" as it is the middle east.
Personally I think the UAE should implement mandatory national service for a minimum of 5 years, and in doing so maintain the defence of their country.
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