Loading ...Upending Soft Power: The Human Cost of U.S. Funding Cuts in the MENA Region
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Date(s) - 03/13/2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Arab Center Washington DC and the Middle East Democracy Center
Billions of dollars in aid to the Middle East and North Africa have been put on hold as a result of the Trump administration’s abrupt freeze of all U.S. foreign assistance pending a 90-day review. While portions of the administration’s actions are currently under judicial review, it has become clear this is more than just a routine audit, and Republican party support for the administration’s cuts has put the future of U.S. humanitarian, development, and democracy assistance on very unsteady ground. This aid freeze has already directly impacted people in war-torn regions recovering from economic hardship and pushing back against authoritarian crackdowns. This will undoubtedly have further consequences, endangering the lives and future stability of many.
