Amanpour IRC: USAID Cuts are Deadly
Mar 21, 2025
David Miliband, former British Foreign Minister and head of the International Rescue Committee, dives deep into the deadly consequences of USAID cuts on vulnerable populations in conflict zones. Author Omar El Akkad critiques Western complacency in modern warfare, spotlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Carrie Besnette Hauser, President of the Trust for Public Land, highlights the urgent need to protect America's green spaces amid federal funding cuts. Together, they explore the dire implications of these funding reductions on global health and community welfare.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Crisis in Gaza: The Humanitarian Fallout
02:31 • 13min
The Escalation of Violence in Gaza and Global Accountability
15:44 • 2min
Reflections on Conflict and Identity
18:04 • 17min
The Weight of Expression: Writing in Troubling Times
35:22 • 2min
Protecting Green Spaces Amid Budget Cuts
37:31 • 14min
The Critical Importance of Public Lands and Community Care
51:19 • 2min