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Is the glass half-full or half-empty? That is the question with contradictory US human rights policies towards Saudi Arabia and Iran

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Is the glass half-full or half-empty? That is the question with contradictory US human rights policies towards Saudi Arabia and Iran

James M. Dorsey
Dec 5, 2021
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A cursory look at Saudi Arabia and Iran suggests that emphasizing human rights in US foreign policy may complicate relations but has little impact on regional stability or the willingness of protagonists to reduce tension and manage conflicts when it is in their interest.

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