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WebMemo posted August 10, 2011 by Helle Dale Security Assistance Act: Responsibly Tying Foreign Policy Budgets to Security Demands
The Security Assistance Act of 2011 (Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012, H.R. 2583), which authorizes appropriations for the State Department for fiscal year (FY) 2012, represents a strong, back-to-basics answer to the Obama Administration’s overly ambitious attempts at redefining U.S. foreign relations. The bill’s aim is to tie…
Backgrounder posted March 1, 2011 by James Roberts Not All Foreign Aid Is Equal
Abstract: The record of development assistance as a catalyst for long-term sustainable economic growth is abysmal. Perhaps the only exception is the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which requires countries to demonstrate foremost a commitment to good governance, sound economic policies, and the well-being of…
Backgrounder posted June 26, 2008 by Brett Schaefer, Ben Lieberman, Brian Riedl Addressing the Global Food Crisis
Prices for corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other food staples have risen sharply over the past year. This has strained the ability of poor people in developing countries to feed their families and fomented widespread anger. Since mid-2007, the rising prices have led to protests and riots in Burkina …

Backgrounder posted March 1, 2011 by James Roberts Not All Foreign Aid Is Equal
Abstract: The record of development assistance as a catalyst for long-term sustainable economic growth is abysmal. Perhaps the only exception is the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which requires countries to demonstrate foremost a commitment to good governance, sound economic policies, and the well-being of…
Backgrounder posted June 26, 2008 by Brett Schaefer, Ben Lieberman, Brian Riedl Addressing the Global Food Crisis
Prices for corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other food staples have risen sharply over the past year. This has strained the ability of poor people in developing countries to feed their families and fomented widespread anger. Since mid-2007, the rising prices have led to protests and riots in Burkina …
WebMemo posted August 10, 2011 by Helle Dale Security Assistance Act: Responsibly Tying Foreign Policy Budgets to Security Demands
The Security Assistance Act of 2011 (Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012, H.R. 2583), which authorizes appropriations for the State Department for fiscal year (FY) 2012, represents a strong, back-to-basics answer to the Obama Administration’s overly ambitious attempts at redefining U.S. foreign relations. The bill’s aim is to tie…

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WebMemo posted August 10, 2011 by Helle Dale Security Assistance Act: Responsibly Tying Foreign Policy Budgets to Security Demands
The Security Assistance Act of 2011 (Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2012, H.R. 2583), which authorizes appropriations for the State Department for fiscal year (FY) 2012, represents a strong, back-to-basics answer to the Obama Administration’s overly ambitious attempts at redefining U.S. foreign relations. The bill’s aim is to tie…
Backgrounder posted March 1, 2011 by James Roberts Not All Foreign Aid Is Equal
Abstract: The record of development assistance as a catalyst for long-term sustainable economic growth is abysmal. Perhaps the only exception is the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), which requires countries to demonstrate foremost a commitment to good governance, sound economic policies, and the well-being of…
Backgrounder posted June 26, 2008 by Brett Schaefer, Ben Lieberman, Brian Riedl Addressing the Global Food Crisis
Prices for corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other food staples have risen sharply over the past year. This has strained the ability of poor people in developing countries to feed their families and fomented widespread anger. Since mid-2007, the rising prices have led to protests and riots in Burkina …

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