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- Yes
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Stop weapons sales to governments with documented rights abuses.
Pros:
It aligns U.S. policy with core human-rights values.
It discourages repression by cutting off weapon supplies.
It leverages diplomatic pressure for political reform.
Cons:
Buyers may turn to adversaries like Russia or China instead.
It could weaken U.S. strategic influence and intelligence access.
It risks harming domestic defense-industry jobs and exports.
Conclusion: A moratorium signals moral resolve but must preserve critical security ties.
Pros:
It aligns U.S. policy with core human-rights values.
It discourages repression by cutting off weapon supplies.
It leverages diplomatic pressure for political reform.
Cons:
Buyers may turn to adversaries like Russia or China instead.
It could weaken U.S. strategic influence and intelligence access.
It risks harming domestic defense-industry jobs and exports.
Conclusion: A moratorium signals moral resolve but must preserve critical security ties.
