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U.S. development aid

Funding Freedom in China: Time for Private Donors to Step Up
By Rana Siu Inboden
Many Chinese civil society organizations became reliant on now-frozen U.S. government aid after funding from private U.S. organizations dried up.

US Aid Freeze Devastates Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable: Rohingya Refugees
By Rohim Ullah
Rohingya refugees are already facing significant challenges due to a reduction in international support. The freeze in U.S. aid has forced many vital programs to shut down entirely.

How the US Aid Freeze Harms Taiwan’s Geopolitical Interests
By Pei-Yu Wei
From the direct (military assistance) to the indirect (waning U.S. influence), the freeze could have dire implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy interests.

What the US Aid Suspension Means for Pakistan
By Fizza Abbas
U.S. aid has always comes with strings attached. But Trump’s latest move to suspend all assistance isn’t just a political statement – it’s already having a tangible impact in Pakistan.

Could China Fill the US Aid Vacuum in Afghanistan?
By David O’Brien and Besmillah Taban
Even under the Taliban’s rule, U.S. aid has played a vital role in Afghanistan.

In Freezing Foreign Aid, the US Leaves People to Die – and Allows China to Come to the Rescue
By Melissa Conley Tyler
In the Pacific, the Biden administration made a real effort to increase U.S. presence, opening embassies and announcing USAID programs. All of this has now been squandered.

Rethinking US Foreign Aid
By Carl Schramm and Amy K. Mitchell
USAID was based on a flawed development theory from its inception. It’s past time to address that foundational mistake.
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