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Military aid is Aid which is used to assist an Ally in its Defense efforts, or to assist a poor country in maintaining control over its own territory. Many countries receive military aid to help with Counter-insurgency efforts, or to help them fight Terrorism .

This aid may be given in the form of credits for foreign militaries to buy weapons and equipment from the donor country.


CRITICISM

Military aid is often the subject of controversy. Critics argue that military aid given by the USA and other Western Countries are for political purposes, do not benefit the people in the target country, and even result in greater oppression and suffering.

Particular targets of criticism include:
  • American military aid to Israel

  • American military aid to Latin American dictatorships in the second half of the 20th century

  • Western military aid to Indonesia (including after the Indonesian annexation of East Timor , though some countries cut aid temporarily);



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