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URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/upending-soft-power-the-human-cost-
 of-u-s-funding-cuts-in-the-mena-region/
SUMMARY:Upending Soft Power: The Human Cost of U.S. Funding Cuts in the MEN
 A Region
DESCRIPTION:Billions of dollars in aid to the Middle East and North Africa 
 have been put on hold as a result of the Trump administration’s abrupt f
 reeze of all U.S. foreign assistance pending a 90-day review. While portio
 ns of the administration’s actions are currently under judicial review\,
  it has become clear this is more than just a routine audit\, and Republic
 an party support for the administration’s cuts has put the future of U.S
 . humanitarian\, development\, and democracy assistance on very unsteady g
 round. This aid freeze has already directly impacted people in war-torn re
 gions recovering from economic hardship and pushing back against authorita
 rian crackdowns. This will undoubtedly have further consequences\, endange
 ring the lives and future stability of many.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\nArab Center W
 ashington DC and the Middle East Democracy Center are bringing together a 
 panel of experts to highlight the impact of these dramatic funding cuts ac
 ross the MENA region\, with a focus on health and humanitarian aid and dev
 elopment\, human rights\, and civil society support. The webinar panel wil
 l explore the real costs for both the people of the region and the United 
 States.\n\n
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