U.S. foreign aid was once a powerful bargaining tool
The Trump administration has undermined the U.S. global reputation as a reliable partner.
U.S. democracy is under attack. Here are some lessons for democracy’s defenders.
A global study of democratic backsliding and resilience offers ways to resist authoritarian attacks.
Effective foreign assistance can build a safer, more trusting world
Here’s what we learned about pro-democracy efforts in Zimbabwe.
The U.S. sent 238 Venezuelans to a foreign prison, claiming they’re gang members
Why did these migrants end up incarcerated without trial in El Salvador?
Why high-level U.S.-Russia talks are bad diplomacy
Marco Rubio’s Riyadh meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov shows U.S. diplomacy is in crisis.
PEPFAR has saved 25 million lives. Without it, millions will die.
Even pausing PEPFAR programs puts millions at risk. Every delay means more lives lost.
Democrats and Republicans really disagree on U.S. foreign aid
Our December 2024 survey data reveals what divides Americans on this issue.