Haley J. Swedlund

Haley J. Swedlund April 16, 2025

U.S. foreign aid was once a powerful bargaining tool

The Trump administration has undermined the U.S. global reputation as a reliable partner.

Haley J. Swedlund July 19, 2017

There’s another big reason U.S. foreign aid is important: It helps the U.S. get what it wants.

Unpredictability in foreign aid undermines the ability of donor officials to lobby for changes in recipient countries.

Haley J. Swedlund December 11, 2015

Why donors demand immediate elections after unrest in developing countries