Critical Gaps: How Shrinking America’s International Assistance Damages U.S. National Security, Economic, and Humanitarian Interests

From counterterrorism and disease prevention to economic growth and humanitarian aid, U.S. international assistance plays a vital role in keeping Americans safe and advancing our global interests. This one-pager highlights how cuts to these programs create serious vulnerabilities—costing lives, harming our economy, and giving adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran more room to operate on the world stage.