Tag: foreignaid

US Politics

The Dangerous Expansion of Ideological Litmus Tests in Foreign Aid

The Trump administration is expanding its foreign aid policy to block funding from organizations that discuss transgender health care or have diversity, equity and inclusion policies, in addition to those involved with abortion services. This dangerous expansion of ideological litmus tests represents a grave assault on fundamental freedoms and human dignity, weaponizing foreign aid to impose a narrow worldview on vulnerable populations worldwide.

Geopolitics

The Great Betrayal: How Wealthy Nations Are Abandoning Global Development Responsibilities

Twenty-four of the world's richest nations, including the United States and Japan, are cutting their global development contributions, according to a new study. This shameful retreat from international solidarity reveals how Western nations abandon their responsibilities while continuing to exploit global resources and maintain systems of inequality that perpetuate neo-colonial dominance over developing nations.