U.S. foreign aid was once a powerful bargaining tool
The Trump administration has undermined the U.S. global reputation as a reliable partner.
Don’t expect Afghanistan to have a Western-style government. This explains why.
It’s a delusion to think warlords will quietly fade away
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.
Hungary’s government is increasingly autocratic. What is the European Parliament doing about it?
On April 5, the Hungarian parliament passed a law that
Yes, it’s possible to do research in conflict zones. This is how.
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In the Netherlands, there is no rising tide of skepticism about the European Union
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Why donors demand immediate elections after unrest in developing countries
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Jihadi-Salafi views of the Islamic State
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