Did Russia supply free arms to Jihadist’s?
With an open and ovjective mind, I've done some research on this. I assume we are talking about Egypt.
Argument #1: If we stop giving them funds, they'll REALLY hate us more worser than now....
Argument #2: As long as we are still giving the money we still have some influence, at least on the military side of the Egyptian government.
Argument #3: We should cut off all funding until they get their house in order. We'll really feel stupid when Egypt turns their American supplied military assets on Israel. Besides, we have some budget issues here in USA.
Argument #4: Instead of Egypt, give the money to Israel to demonstrate our disgust with Egypts current regime, their rhetoric and foreign policy. We should not only not support bad behavior but diplomatically punish it.
Objectively speaking, #1 is the liberal line and shortsighted and stupid. NIX IT!. #2 - Their might be some fringe benefit to this IF we have some covert CIA/NSA assets keeping REAL GOOD intel on what's going on. Egypt has had some of the best intel on terrorists and Iran (besides Israel). But.....I'm still thinking about it.
If it were me? I'd cut off funding and save the money while simultaneously start moving massive forces in support of Israel (carrier groups) against Iran and Egypt. Traditionally, American show of force sends a clearer message than words and money.