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Enlightened Self-Interest and U.S. Foreign Assistance: Throwing Away our Toolbox does not Make us Safer

The U.S. foreign aid system is at a crossroads. While it has long advanced U.S. interests, recent cuts have disrupted vital programs, weakened oversight, and curtailed American soft power. Reform must come through Congress, not the administration.

Congressional Testimony by Noam Unger — February 26, 2025

Trump’s USAID Purge and Foreign Aid Turmoil Spark Global Security Concerns

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Commentary by Noam Unger — February 3, 2025

To Bolster Resilience and Partnerships in the Global South, Launch a Development Insurance Facility

Commentary by Noam Unger — December 18, 2024

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Bridging Climate Risk and Infrastructure Investment: A Systems Approach

Critical Questions by Noam Unger and Madeleine McLean — December 3, 2024

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Investing in Global Climate Change Adaptation: The Emerging Resilience Economy

Transcript — October 24, 2024

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2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

The Russia-Ukraine Drone War: Innovation on the Frontlines and Beyond

Exploring Guatemala as a Regional Production Hub