Leaders in China, more than anywhere else, must be delighted to see the collapse of USAID. Countries from around the world will conclude that America is not a reliable partner and will seek aid from China instead. China, like the U.S., will provide aid with some strings attached — strings that will bind these countries more tightly to China.
People who think that our international aid is a waste have no idea of the consequences of eliminating it — especially the geopolitical consequences.
Leaders in China, more than anywhere else, must be delighted to see the collapse of USAID. Countries from around the world will conclude that America is not a reliable partner and will seek aid from China instead. China, like the U.S., will provide aid with some strings attached — strings that will bind these countries more tightly to China.
People who think that our international aid is a waste have no idea of the consequences of eliminating it — especially the geopolitical consequences.