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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
What’s the Purpose of Foreign Aid?
January 31, 2020 1:00 pm (EST)
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Many Americans question whether the $50 billion the United States spends annually on foreign aid is worth it. CFR breaks down how much of the U.S. budget goes toward foreign assistance and how this money is spent.
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This project was made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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