Implications

At the close of January, a pivotal moment emerged in the humanitarian landscape—a decision by the Trump administration to halt billions of dollars in foreign aid administered by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the State Department. This unexpected turn sent shockwaves through humanitarian organizations worldwide. Nowhere was this more palpable than in Ukraine, a nation that has received approximately $7.6 billion in humanitarian aid and development assistance since the onset of Russia's full-scale…

Back in 2006, Ethiopia was the big player in the Horn of Africa. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's leadership brought about a time of unprecedented political stability. The EPRDF held the reins tightly, and the economy was on fire with an average growth rate of 8% annually, thanks in no small part to Western aid. Ethiopia's robust military and economic boom made it a linchpin for the U.S. in the War on Terror, which gave it the green light to meddle in Somalia. Using its formidable military, Ethiopia thrust itself into Somalia…