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by Fnoord 56 days ago
Historically it is correct, and the movie Rambo III even references to it (such movies are made with approval of US military).

Stuff like this happens all the time though. You give resources to the enemy of an enemy (temp. friend) and they may end up as your enemy with the demise of your common enemy. Ideal allies you have a lot in common with (shared values) which was true regarding Europe and USA last century.