Senate approves $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan - $60.8 billion to Ukraine - $26.4 billion for Israel and humanitarian aid. - $8.1 billion for Taiwan and allies to counter China nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/…

The United States shift in strategy after 9/11 saw changes with three major components: - Military Force - Homeland Security - Foreign Aid and Diplomacy: used to prevent future enemies from arising and to help war-torn regions in which the US was involved. brookings.edu/articles/u-s-f…

President Biden and USAID are planning to provide $2 billion in life-saving support to people in Africa after providing $6 billion in multi-sector humanitarian aid. - This is after the war in Ukraine, COVID-19, and complex emergencies in the continent. usaid.gov/news-informati….

Countries that received the most foreign aid from the US in 2022: - Ukraine: 12.4 billion - Israel: 3.3 billion - Ethiopia: 2.2 billion - Afghanistan: 1.4 billion - Yemen: 1.3 billion - Egypt: 1.3 billion - Jordan: 1.2 billion - Nigeria: 1.1 billion usnews.com/news/best-coun…

USAID announces $42.5 million for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras after struggles with natural hazards, large-scale displacements, increasing food prices, and protection challenges. Aid Included: - Drinking water - Disaster preparedness Read more here:usaid.gov/news-informati…