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370. Starmer’s Silver Bullet and Trump’s War on the Poor

The Rest Is Politics

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The Impact of U.S. Aid Cuts on Global Development

This chapter examines the implications of significant financial cuts to U.S. aid, particularly affecting sub-Saharan Africa, with an annual expenditure exceeding $8 billion. It highlights the consequences of reduced funding on various programs, the plight of vulnerable populations, and the shift in international relations and development strategies over the decades. The discussion critiques the intertwining of political motives with humanitarian efforts and the dangers posed by rising nationalist sentiments in shaping global aid policies.

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