

This Week, the World Got a Whole Heckuva Lot More Dangerous
Jan 29, 2025
Jeremy Konyndyk, President of Refugees International and former high-level official at USAID, discusses the dire implications of recent U.S. foreign aid policy shifts. He highlights how the Trump administration's cuts put both global health and diplomatic power at risk. The conversation addresses the harm of funding freezes on essential programs and the fragile state of international partnerships. Konyndyk also delves into the constitutional balance of power and the impact of U.S. decisions on allies, stressing the broader dangers posed by these changes.
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