The logical end point of ‘America First’ foreign aid [The Atlantic] ↳

Instead of being directed at where they can save the most lives, U.S. humanitarian efforts now seem to be aimed primarily at where they can advance the Trump administration’s other priorities, according to The Atlantic. This radical shift in the approach to foreign aid seems to be less grounded in past bipartisan narratives of humanitarianism or charity, and more focused on strategic engagement to advance the current administration’s goals.