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Why aren't European and Muslim states resisting US pressure?
Original: What aren't European & Muslim countries standing up to US bullying? Most of them are coerced client states of the US. Th
A claim circulating online argues that European and Muslim countries fail to stand up to US bullying because most are coerced client states of Washington, which can threaten or destroy their economies if they disobey. The author points to investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms as an example of how the US uses threats and retribution against countries worldwide.
Why now: The argument taps into ongoing debate over US influence and alleged economic coercion of allied nations.
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- What aren't European & Muslim countries standing up to US bullying? Most of them are coerced client states of the US. The US can literally destroy their economies if they don't do as they're told. See how the US uses threat & retribution on countries around the globe: Eg, ISDS:… · DrALJONES · 12
- What aren't European & Muslim countries standing up to US bullying? Most of them are coerced client states of the US. The US can literally destroy their economies if they don't do as they're told. See how the US uses threat & retribution on countries around the globe: Eg, ISDS:… · DrALJONES · 4
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