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January 31, 2020

Election 2020
What’s the Purpose of Foreign Aid?

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 m…

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Explainer Video by Shannon K. O'Neil

April 6, 2012

United States
Video Brief: Foreign Aid

The winner of the 2012 U.S. presidential election will have to address shifting priorities and maintain the relevancy and impact of U.S. foreign aid as government assistance is dwarfed by other forms…

Explainer Video by Isobel Coleman

June 7, 2011

Health Policy and Initiatives
AIDS at 30: Getting Policy and Funding Right

On the heels of the 30th anniversary since AIDS was recognized, the UN General Assembly will meet to discuss the next course of HIV/AIDS funding. CFR Senior Fellow for Global Health Laurie Garrett tr…

Explainer Video by Laurie Garrett

June 1, 2011

Greece
EU’s Rehn: Greek Aid Plan Days Away

European Union Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs Olli Rehn expects negotiations on a new Greek aid plan between the EU, IMF, and Greek government will conclude "in the coming days," ahea…

Explainer Video by Olli Rehn

May 19, 2011

Tunisia
Supporting Mideast Democratic Transitions with U.S. Aid

Isobel Coleman, Director of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Civil Society, Markets, and Democracy Initiative, discusses new initiatives announced by President Obama in support of the democratic tra…

Explainer Video by Isobel Coleman