Thank you for a thought-provoking article. What struck me most is that the debate has evolved beyond USAID itself. The more enduring question is whether the international aid architecture has remained aligned with the purpose for which it was originally created. If the restructuring of one institution exposes widespread concern about the resilience of the system, then perhaps the disruption has revealed long-standing structural weaknesses rather than created them. Moments like this provide an opportunity not simply to restore institutions, but to examine whether their incentives, structures, and outcomes remain fit for purpose.
I agree that however this turns out, the spotlight on this travesty will benefit We the People,? Good analysis!
The President should have the power to completely shut down USAIS without any pushback from Congress. This a sticky area.
Thank you for a thought-provoking article. What struck me most is that the debate has evolved beyond USAID itself. The more enduring question is whether the international aid architecture has remained aligned with the purpose for which it was originally created. If the restructuring of one institution exposes widespread concern about the resilience of the system, then perhaps the disruption has revealed long-standing structural weaknesses rather than created them. Moments like this provide an opportunity not simply to restore institutions, but to examine whether their incentives, structures, and outcomes remain fit for purpose.
Excellent piece!