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Michael Schiffer
Former Assistant Administrator for the USAID Bureau for Asia, and former Senior Advisor and Counselor on the Democratic Staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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May 19, 2025
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What’s Next for U.S. Diplomacy and Foreign Assistance?
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Daniel Fried, a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, Daphna H. Rand, a former Assistant Secretary of State, and Michael Schiffer, a former USAID Administrator, dive into the transformative changes in U.S. diplomacy. They discuss the proposed reorganization of the State Department and the potential merging of USAID, unpacking the implications for foreign assistance and U.S. diplomatic effectiveness. The guests emphasize the importance of expertise and collaboration amid geopolitical challenges while cautioning against the risks of reducing foreign aid and sidelining experienced diplomats.
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