The State Department terminated or let expire nearly 100 security assistance programs, primarily focused on rule of law, demining, and nonproliferation, across the Middle East and North Africa as a result of its foreign aid review.

Date: 12/25

Region: Global

Country: Global

Topic: Peacebuilding & Stabilization, Governance & Rights

Policy Lens: Security & Resilience

Additional Context: Programs saved prioritize humanitarian assistance over stabilization. In a reference to programs continuing for Israel, Egypt, and Jordan, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) mentioned that these changes are during "a time of heightened uncertainty and risk for cascading regional conflicts in the Middle East."

This information comes from the report "The Foreign Aid Wipeout: A Shadow Revolution in America’s Middle East Policy." The analysis draws from three main data sources: the website ForeignAssistance.gov; analyses conducted by the Center for Global Development using data sets sent by the State Department to Congress in March 2025; and updated versions of these lists released by the Career Pivot group in August 2025.

Source: The Century Foundation