It doesn't. But it's irresponsible journalism to write an article of this sort without admitting that every single arms exporter sells to autocracies.
Again, it's a book review. The correct thing to do is discuss the books, both of which surely mention that other countries sell to autocracies.
Again, it's a book review. The correct thing to do is discuss the books, both of which surely mention that other countries sell to autocracies.