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Despite the gravity of the situation, it remains overshadowed by larger global narratives. International responses have been muted; no severe sanctions or aid cuts have been imposed on Rwanda following its recent escalation, contrasting sharply with reactions in 2012 when similar military actions took place. The current Western reliance on Rwanda as a regional partner and stabilizing force has tempered potential outrage, effectively turning a blind eye to state-sponsored aggression that threatens to destabilize an entire region once more.