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USAID's Demise: What It Means for Global Power and U.S. Influence


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A candid discussion with Emma Pennisi on the centers on the ignominious assault on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the negative consequences that will follow. Emma Pennisi is a seasoned veteran in the USAID domain is here in a strictly personal capacity.

Pennisi articulates her perspectives regarding the potential ramifications of this dismantling on U.S. global influence and strategic interests.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(02:32) - The Origins and Controversies of USAID

(05:39) - The Founding Principles of USAID

(11:20) - Altruism by Un-Design

(24:08) - The Future of Foreign Aid: The End of USAID

(28:46) - The Impact of USAID on Global Health and Migration

(37:46) - Analysis of Foreign Aid's Long-Term Impact

(45:03) - The Impact of USAID Dismantlement

(49:23) - The Impact of Direct Aid: A Personal Story

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Referenced in the Show:

Lewis Lucke episode link: https://getpodcast.com/dk/podcast/covid19-a-fresh-look/44-ambassador-lewis-lucke_b67e81e8a5

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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients’ material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).

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