Yes they do, but keep in mind the distinction between "armies" and "irregulars". The first two sentences in the article are: > Arabic-speaking armies have been

Yes they do, but keep in mind the distinction between "armies" and "irregulars". The first two sentences in the article are: > Arabic-speaking armies have been generally ineffective in the modern era. Egyptian regular forces did poorly against Yemeni irregulars in the 1960s.