On 11 March 2019, US President Donald Trump slashes the 2020 Budget to US foreign affairs and international aid. This was done in effort to make room for costs to accommodate his proposal of the US-Mexico wall which led to the 35 day US government shutdown early this year. But in his attempt to make America 'great again', he's actually making it much worse, especially in regards to the power which USAID and development programs can yield for American image abroad. We dive in further into today's episode to explain why.
The Global Podcast is hosted by Pax Tecum Global Consultancy to inform listeners on current events in both diplomacy and sustainable development. This includes commentary on the latest updates in foreign affairs around diplomatic engagement, development and business, as well as invited thought leaders, professionals and practitioners to give expertise from the field.
