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#170 Mike Benz - USAID Funding CIA-Backed Mercenaries, Media Superweapons and Samantha Powers

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USAID and Academe: Controversial Alliances

This chapter examines the complex interactions between USAID funding and major academic institutions, focusing on the implications for research, particularly in controversial areas such as gain-of-function studies. It scrutinizes the intertwining of governmental interests with educational institutions, revealing historical and modern examples of how funding influences both academic research and immigration policy. The discussion also highlights the role of these partnerships in shaping public perception and the ethical dilemmas surrounding government interventions and psychological operations.

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