Strategic Shifts in U.S. Foreign Aid

This chapter examines the Eisenhower administration's strategic approach to protecting national interests without military intervention, particularly in light of recent reductions in U.S. foreign aid under the Trump administration. The speakers argue that cutting foreign assistance undermines efforts to combat authoritarianism and maintain global stability, critiquing the narrative surrounding these funding cuts as politically motivated rather than based on efficiency concerns. Key organizations like USAID and their roles in promoting democracy and addressing global challenges are highlighted as critical components of U.S. foreign policy that face existential threats from these cuts.