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Which of the following best explains the overall cause and effect of the arms races and proxy wars in the Middle East and Africa?(1 point)
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The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to ratifying the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union.
The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to ratifying the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with the Soviet Union.

The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars.
The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars.

The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to global stability.
The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to glob

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The arms races and proxy wars in Africa and the Middle East were caused by local conflicts, which led to more destructive wars.

Explanation: Local disputes drew in Cold War superpowers supplying weapons and support to rival sides, turning limited conflicts into larger, bloodier, prolonged wars rather than producing global stability or treaties like SALT.