The second lesson is that it is a very ineffective geopolitical strategy to try to solve problems by pumping billions in the military of countries in crisis.
The military might soon feel superior to the civil governments and seize power.

This is sad, as these countries have great civil societies and grassroot movements that could play a much bigger role, if it weren't for the inefficient and and corrupt institutions.

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