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A Brief History of U.S. Foreign Aid
Where and why the United States gives foreign aid has changed over time.
How the United States Provides Foreign Aid
Explore how the United States uses foreign aid to advance its interests and promote stability and development around the world.
What is U.S. Foreign Aid?
Learn how and why the United States provides aid to other countries.
What Gets in the Way of Free Trade?
Tariffs, quotas, and other barriers all get in the way of free trade. Learn why some countries impose them anyway.
How a Single Phrase Defined the War on Terror
What is the 2001 AUMF and what does it have to do with 9/11? From the invasion of Afghanistan, to the Iraq War, and more, learn how the United States justified U.S. counterterrorism policy for over two decades.
The History of Terrorism and U.S. Counterterrorism Since 1945
From the creation of the CIA to the “War on Terror,” learn about the evolution of U.S. counterterrorism policies in this terrorism timeline.
It Takes a Village to Make Your Medicine
Follow the global supply chain across borders and into your pill bottle.
History of U.S. Immigration Policy
Explore how the United States has responded to migrants throughout history—from the Chinese Exclusion Act to DACA—and how immigration policy influences the society, economy, and politics of a country.
How Companies and Governments Do (and Don’t) Protect Your Data
The spread of the internet has far outpaced domestic and international privacy laws, making global coordination difficult and leaving personal data vulnerable.
The Changing Response to AIDS
A neglected global health crisis ultimately became a top priority for policymakers, donors, and doctors.