The Trump administration's proposed cuts to the USAID budget threaten significant repercussions for Ethiopia, a critical recipient of American humanitarian and development assistance. Reducing aid could worsen the country's ongoing humanitarian crises, including severe food insecurity and post-conflict recovery efforts, particularly following the devastating Tigray conflict. Moreover, decreased US engagement risks opening the door to increased Chinese and Russian influence, fundamentally altering regional geopolitics. Maintaining balanced international aid commitments remains essential for safeguarding stability, ensuring Ethiopia's recovery, and protecting broader global strategic interests.
Fumagalli, M., America first? USAID budget cuts could hit Ethiopia hard , 2025, URL: https://www.hardnewsmedia.com/2025/03/america-first-usaid-budget-cuts-could-hit-ethiopia-hard/ [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/308990]
America first? USAID budget cuts could hit Ethiopia hard
Fumagalli, Mattia
2025
Abstract
The Trump administration's proposed cuts to the USAID budget threaten significant repercussions for Ethiopia, a critical recipient of American humanitarian and development assistance. Reducing aid could worsen the country's ongoing humanitarian crises, including severe food insecurity and post-conflict recovery efforts, particularly following the devastating Tigray conflict. Moreover, decreased US engagement risks opening the door to increased Chinese and Russian influence, fundamentally altering regional geopolitics. Maintaining balanced international aid commitments remains essential for safeguarding stability, ensuring Ethiopia's recovery, and protecting broader global strategic interests.
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