Foreign Aid/Foreign Assistance

Supporting democracy requires grappling with fragility and conflict - including by choosing partners wisely, countering corruption, and taking a politically-informed approach to…

Western donors, civil society, and media partners need to update their views of those who've fled repression.

The US government must meaningfully consult with and listen to women inside and outside the country to support those left behind.

Raoul Peck on Daniel Foote's call for the US to reset its policy and listen to the voices of Haitians trying to rebuild democracy.

Turnout may be dismal, as many Iraqis feel elections fail as a channel for their voices or an instrument for change.

It's time to get off this loop. But ending “endless wars” should not be equated with simplistic solutions.

It's time to flip the presumption - critical humanitarian assistance should continue even when sanctioned actors take over governing.

What leverage do foreign aid donors have on the Taliban and how should they use it to press for the rights of Afghan women and girls?

The US State Department, Treasury must take immediate steps to ensure that sanctions on the Taliban do not block international aid to Afghans.

Avoidable consequences of U.S. sanctions for Afghan civilians

Assistance will be ineffective unless it's directed to the right people and comes with backing for civil society to fix the broken state.

Vaccinations remain in single digits, even as multiple types of violence spread. Yet international aid stands at 20 percent of the need.