Several major economies, including the UK, France, and Germany, are significantly cutting their foreign aid budgets to redirect funds toward defense and domestic priorities. The UK, under Keir Starmer, is reducing its aid budget by 40%, while France and Germany are also making substantial cuts. These reductions reflect a broader shift in global priorities amid economic constraints and rising geopolitical tensions. Critics argue that these cuts could undermine international development efforts and weaken diplomatic influence. However, some see this as an opportunity for more strategic and efficient aid distribution.
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How will China respond to the 'chaos' of Trump? We might get some clues this week
China - which portrays itself as a stabilising force - could seize the opportunity to play a bigger role in global governance amid the "chaos" brought by the Donald Trump administration, according to analysts.
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The demise of foreign aid offers an opportunity
Sir Keir Starmer is slashing Britain’s aid budget by 40% in order to boost defence. France’s cash-strapped minority government plans to cut aid by more than a third this year. Germany, too, is scrimping.
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The history of the Taliban is crucial in understanding their success now – and also what might happen next
One of the keys to the Taliban success was they offered an alternative. They said, “Look, the mujahedeen fought heroically to liberate your country but have now turned it into a war zone. We offer security, we will end the drug trade, we will end the human trafficking trade. We will end the corruption.”
