Episode 10 delves into the impact of foreign aid sanctions on global health, beginning with an overview of how these sanctions can affect health outcomes worldwide. The episode highlights a Stanford University study that examines the relationship between aid sanctions, mortality rates, and health care spending, offering insights into the tangible effects of reduced funding. It further explores the broader implications of aid sanctions on foreign policy and global stability, emphasizing the interconnectedness of international aid and geopolitical dynamics. The episode concludes with a reflection on the critical role that foreign aid plays in maintaining global health and stability.

(0:00) Introduction to the impact of foreign aid sanctions on global health

(0:23) Stanford University study on aid sanctions, mortality rates, and health care spending

(1:24) Broader implications of aid sanctions on foreign policy and global stability