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The recent cuts to US foreign aid, including the termination of a $20 million education project in Iraq by Sesame Workshop, highlight a significant retreat from America's soft power initiatives. Experts warn that this withdrawal could create a vacuum for China's influence in the region, despite its current aid being far less than the US's. The shift raises concerns about the future of US values in promoting human rights and development globally.
On the 14th anniversary of the Syrian civil war, significant cuts to US foreign aid, including the termination of a $20 million education project in Iraq by Sesame Workshop, highlight the erosion of American soft power. Experts warn that these reductions may create a vacuum that China could exploit, despite its current aid being far less than the US's. The shift in US policy raises concerns about the future of humanitarian support and the values the US represents in the region.
The recent cuts to US foreign aid, including the termination of a $20 million education project in Iraq linked to "Sesame Street," highlight a significant decline in America's soft power. Experts warn that this retreat may create a vacuum that China could exploit, although its ability to match US influence is limited by its political structure. The reductions have raised concerns among NGOs and allies about the US's commitment to values like human rights and development in the region.
The recent cuts to US foreign aid, including the termination of a $20 million education project in Iraq linked to "Sesame Street," highlight a significant decline in America's soft power. Experts warn that this retreat may create a vacuum that China could exploit, although its influence is limited by its government control over civil society. The reduction in aid raises concerns about the US's commitment to values like human rights and development in the region.
Lebanon's foreign minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, stated that the government had no role in the decision to engage in war with Israel, emphasizing support for Hezbollah while opposing the conflict. He affirmed commitment to a U.S.-France brokered cease-fire and the implementation of UN resolution 1701, which aims to ensure Israeli withdrawal and control by the Lebanese Armed Forces. The ongoing conflict has severely impacted Lebanon's economy, with damages estimated at $8.5 billion, and the government is seeking foreign funding for reconstruction amidst significant challenges.
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