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USAID's Global Influence and Political Manipulation
This chapter investigates the involvement of USAID in shaping international politics, particularly focusing on its funding approaches and operations in countries like Romania and Pakistan. It highlights how USAID’s financial influence extends to electoral processes and media narratives, often aligning with U.S. foreign policy objectives, while critiquing the implications for democracy and political sovereignty. Through various cases, the chapter delineates the intricate relationship between aid, political manipulation, and the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding NATO and Russian aggression.