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As widely reported, the U.S. is rapidly dismantling much of its international aid and reassessing its commitment to global agreements and treaties based on national self-interest. The full consequences of this dramatic departure from the post-war world order and multilateral cooperation are still uncertain. However, one thing seems clear: the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner.
In response, Europe has announced significant investments in defense, while several countries—most recently the UK—appear to be targeting international development aid for budget cuts. Nevertheless, even greater geopolitical challenges may lie ahead, particularly as the effects of climate change become more pronounced and widely understood.
In this shifting landscape, how should we think about foreign aid? Has aid become both unfeasible and obsolete—an outdated idea? Is “my country first” now the only rational strategy for realists?
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