USAID

The crisis unfolding in Afghanistan today is not just a repetition of history. It is an amplified version, with even fewer lifelines for an even larger group of suffering Afghans. 

Unpacking the sensational – and implausible – accusations made by a former U.S. State Department official.

From the direct (military assistance) to the indirect (waning U.S. influence), the freeze could have dire implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy interests.

In a world where the great powers are disinterested in trust and responsibility, there’s a lot now on the table for middle powers like Australia to pursue.

Since Mongolia’s democratization in the 1990s, USAID has been a major supporter of the country's development. With USAID's future in doubt, Ulaanbaatar is watching closely.

As the administration considers folding USAID into the State Department, it should study lessons learned from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand – all of which have done the same.

Even under the Taliban’s rule, U.S. aid has played a vital role in Afghanistan.

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.

Medical clinics serving around 100,000 refugees at camps in western Thailand are dependent on American aid.

Throughout history, changes in U.S. administrations have shaped Mongolia-U.S. bilateral relations and economic activities. How had Biden's term impacted the relationship?

Strong international pressure plus U.S. concessions have forced the hand of Cambodia's kleptocratic elite.