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

The administration is dismantling USAID, halting aid programs, and erasing its presence. As U.S. influence and global aid hang in the balance, will Congress act? We should all care about foreign aid—we should care enough to make it better, not kill it.

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Commentary by Noam Unger — February 3, 2025

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Daniel F. Runde

Daniel F. Runde

Senior Vice President; William A. Schreyer Chair; Director, Project on Prosperity and Development
Noam Unger

Noam Unger

Director, Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative and Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development
Caitlin Welsh

Caitlin Welsh

Director, Global Food and Water Security Program
Romina Bandura

Romina Bandura

Senior Fellow, Project on Prosperity and Development, Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

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2025 Global Development Forum

CSIS is hosting the ninth annual Global Development Forum to discuss some of the most pressing issues in international development today including innovations in technology, financial inclusion, resilience, and U.S. foreign assistance reform. 

Event — April 23, 2025

The Truth of the Matter

Intelligence and Subversion in Ukraine

CSIS’s Seth Jones, director of the Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and the status of peace negotiations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — March 7, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter
The Truth of the Matter

What's Happening to USAID?

Noam Unger, director of the CSIS Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative, joins the podcast to discuss the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Noam Unger — February 6, 2025

CSIS the truth of the matter

Biden’s Trip to Angola: What to Expect

This panel discussion will provide a comprehensive preview of President Biden’s priorities for the visit, from strengthening bilateral ties with Angola to advancing economic collaboration through initiatives like the Lobito Corridor.

Event — December 2, 2024