China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.

America is losing a diplomatic tool the government has relied on for decades.

Over two decades and 37 surgeries on, Chusnul Chotimah is still reeling from the night she survived the Bali bombing, which ...

Under the guise of foreign aid, the agency has long carried out influence operations much like the National Endowment for Democracy and others.

Aid, regardless of whether it's for infrastructure, health and humanitarian, goes beyond simply donating money. It is a proven strategy in geopolitics ...

At USAID, Trump’s commissars leave a trail of suffering in their wake.

The Xizang autonomous region invested 2.63 billion yuan ($362 million) in various education projects in 2024, according to ...

With the U.S. significantly reducing its $12 billion global health aid, an urgent question arises: who will fill this gap? China, the Gates Foundation, and the World Bank are potential players, yet ...

At first glance, Taiwan might count itself lucky for largely flying under the radar as Trump focuses on the Western Hemisphere and Europe. On closer inspection, though, Trump has already taken actions ...

The second round of talks to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip begins in the coming days, and former officials see ...

THE recent statement by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, asserting that 'Ukraine was never promised a membership in NATO,' ...

Letter: We can ponder the rebirth of spring with its colorful array of flowers, plants and lush greenery; however, we can also muse upon our own rebirth and spiritual awakening with repentance and ...