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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker claims foreign powers use violent actors to destabilize his country.
In plain terms
Foreign nations use bad actors to cause trouble.
What can you take from it?
Politics often involve blaming outside enemies.

Where it applies

  • international disputes
  • elections
  • sanctions

Putting it to work

  • check sources of claims

Questions to consider

  • Who benefits from this claim?
  • Is there evidence?

Another view

Accusations of foreign interference are common in politics.

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