'Merry-go-round'

Saudis are happy that they have done some lip service to Americans

My compliments for the excellent editorial, “Trump on terror-firma” (May 23). US President Donald Trump (pictured), arguably, delivered his most “moderate speech” — that’s a big relief for the world — but, as rightly pointed out by the editorial, the “credibility of his message” is suspect.

Foreign policies of successive US governments have always been dictated by two of their biggest industries, defence and pharmaceuticals. There are no limits on the actions, overt and covert, of these “sacred cows”. They would do just about anything to protect their profitability and, in turn, the interests of US lawmakers.

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