Jonathan Geyer, a foreign policy reporter, discusses the historical significance of USAID in national security. Atul Gawande, a global health expert, emphasizes how cuts could threaten public health initiatives and empower adversaries like China. Alex Papakristou, an international law specialist, highlights the constitutional implications of halting foreign aid, stressing its role in American diplomacy. Together, they argue that dismantling USAID risks not only humanitarian efforts worldwide but also undermining U.S. influence and security on the global stage.
