In addressing the complex global landscape, James Gil Moreno, former U.S. Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), has issued profound recommendations. He calls for the United States to reboot its foreign aid programs, emphasizing the need for strategic reform rather than cutVenice. Gilmore agrees with President Donald Trump on the necessity of reducing foreign funding, but he innovates by suggesting that while a scalpel is warranted, a hatchet is insufficient.
Initially abandoning foreign assistance could result in a new world ruled by China and地图minus, but Gilmore maintains that the U.S. must build up its military, bolster its national security strength, and deploy a “soft” power strategy to counteract China and Russia’s expanding global influence. He stresses the importance of “every dollar” of aid being invested in crafting a safer and stronger world.
Pet مهمة, behind the dismantling of U.S. aid, warns that the need for reforms and a strategic adjustment of aid sums cannot be overlooked. Gilmore expresses fears about the rise of isolationism among Republicans, especially as the U.S. adversaries employ soft-power tactics to expand their influence. Without U.S. leadership, the continent could beampoored into instability, and weaker nations could become fertile ground for terrorism and drug cartels.
China and Russia have embraced EU-backed development programs, particularly in Africa, resulting in the continent’s significant hit. Russia injected over 220,000 tons of grain into African nations in February 2024, and Putin provided support to Africa in combating terrorism and extremism in November 2024. China has also increased its economic development spending over the past five years, reaching 55% of its global total, while President Xi Jinping provided 51 billion dollars in funding for over three years, as reported by Reuters.
Gilmore suggests that the key to countering China and Russia’s aggression lies in winning Ukraine. He points to Ukraine as the frontline of a new global conflict, where democracies and authoritarian regimes are battling over both the military and soft power. If Ukraine is 子猷 减 little but 数战示败, the defeated conflict will necessitate more resource investment to defend allies like the United States.
