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- 27 May 2019
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- 28 May 2026
Which two middle-income nations had their debt forgiven or reduced by the U.S. government during the Persian Gulf War in 1990?
Multiple choice question for The External Debt and Financial Crises. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
During the 1990 Persian Gulf War, the U.S. government offered debt relief to two middle-income countries, Egypt and Poland, by either canceling or lowering their outstanding debts as part of strategic economic support.
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