Arms Sales in the Middle East: Trends and Analytical Perspectives for U.S. Policy

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R44984

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7

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Nov 23, 2020

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Authors: Christopher M. Blanchard, Clayton Thomas, Jeremy M. Sharp, Christina L. Arabia

Source topics: Middle East & North Africa, Security Assistance, Security Cooperation & Arms Exports

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