Understand Foreign Aid in 4 Minutes
What is foreign aid? We explain foreign aid, including how much aid is given out, what kinds of aid there are, what countries get aid, what kinds of things are paid for, and how the United States keeps track of and controls it.
Once you understand the size of the foreign aid budget, including military aid, you might be surprised. This will help you understand international events.
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