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One of the most likely reasons the US would send military aid to a country controlled by a dictator is to to stop a larger enemy or threat.
<h3>American Military Aid</h3>
The united states has over the years shown its commitment to aid nations who are under the rule of dictatorship.
The do this by providing military and humanitarian assistance to those nation in order to prevent the growth of a larger enemy or threat to the United states
The also ensure that the change a dictatorial government and try to install a democratic government.
Some instances where the Unted states have provided military and humanitarian assistance in order to foster democracy is Libya, Iraq etc.
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