⬆️ #SheikhHasina has wielded dictatorial powers for 15 yrs, and no leader can do that for that long without support from the military in a country that has a history of military rule, but it's now gone

This people vs leader dichotomy in foreign relations is nothing new. #US has long preferred to ally with dictators in some countries (eg #Pakistan #YahyaKhan #ZiaUlHuq, …) while in others we say we are with the people and our fight is only with their dictator (eg #Russia)

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