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Court Ruling Threatens USAID's Future and Global Stability

7/13/2025

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A recent court ruling has sparked a heated debate over USAID's role, leaving its future uncertain. Karla Gilbride cautioned that dismantling the agency could threaten safety and exacerbate instability in fragile regions. She stressed the irreversible consequences of dissolution, warning that once gone, USAID cannot be revived.

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A recent court ruling has sparked a heated debate over USAID's role, leaving its future uncertain. Karla Gilbride cautioned that dismantling the agency could threaten safety and exacerbate instability in fragile regions. She stressed the irreversible consequences of dissolution, warning that once gone, USAID cannot be revived.