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Confronting Capitalism: Don’t Cry for USAID
Jacobin Radio
USAID: Soft Power in American Geopolitics
This chapter examines the intricate role of USAID as a tool of soft power in U.S. foreign policy, contrasting its humanitarian image with its strategic objective of expanding American influence globally. It also addresses the interplay between soft and hard power in political contexts, highlighting how U.S. interventions can subtly shape local dynamics while perpetuating its interests.
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