Arms sales to repressive regimes are more than just a human rights issue
It’s often overlooked that sending weapons to rogue nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE undermines US security interests.
It’s often overlooked that sending weapons to rogue nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE undermines US security interests.
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