Funding Dilemmas: U.S. Aid in Afghanistan and Ukraine

This chapter explores the stark financial contrasts between U.S. expenditures in Afghanistan over two decades and recent aid to Ukraine. It raises critical questions about oversight and the unintended consequences of foreign aid, particularly how funds may inadvertently empower groups like the Taliban. The discussion also touches on the geopolitical implications of military spending and the challenges in ensuring humanitarian efforts effectively reach those in need.