Does the West still value human rights in light of its dismissal of Khashoggi's death?

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Question: Does the West still value human rights in light of its dismissal of Khashoggi's death?
Position‹4 of 5›: Not exactly, Western governments' positions on honouring human rights are selective

This position holds that the West honours human rights only selectively. It argues Western governments will not uphold rights consistently when economic allies are at stake, compromising principles they themselves shaped for the sake of financial gain.

Supporting arguments · 3

The West compromises human rights in other countries for economic gains
Western nations increasingly dispute the importance of civil rights versus economic gains. There are countries that suffer from violence against the weak and helpless. Yet, because of trade agreements, western countries don't want to risk breaking ties with those countries.
The West is threatened by economic growth in developing countries
If economic power shifts from Western to Eastern countries, the West's financial instability could increase. If the West becomes instable economically, they lose their influence in the global economic power struggle.
Human rights norms were formed by the West
Western nations have imposed liberal, democratic norms on other countries since their rise after World War II. These norms change as Western ideals change and other nations are expected to abide by them or face consequences.