The US state department stops nearly all foreign aid as President Donald Trump pushes his America First policy. But this assistance also helps the United States achieve its foreign policy goals. So how will they be affected, along with other countries and communities around the world?

In this Episode:  

• Dave Harden, Former Assistant Administrator, USAID Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance. 
• Salai Za Uk Ling, Director of Chin Human Rights Organisation. 
• Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst. 

Host: Sami Zeidan

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