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by Prbeek 597 days ago
Does the US' engage with the repressive monarchies of the Middle East in the hope that they will democratize ?
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corimaith 597 days ago
No, they engage because they aren't omnipotent and surging oil prices can cause more damage elsewhere.
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dukeyukey 597 days ago
It worked for (most of) Eastern Europe, South Korea, Taiwan, arguably Mexico.
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