Democracy/Foreign Aid Jared Froehlich Tamara Hunt John Jared Froehlich Tamara Hunt John

Democracy: Cold War  In the time known as the cold war, the US rallied against the spread of communism by becoming involved in the Korean and Vietnam wars. We also supported anti-communism rebels in nations like Nicaragua and Afghanistan.

Democracy: Nationbuilding  Nationbuilding is best described as the process of using military to bring civil order in nations that are having problems with their government.  The US became involved in nationbuilding in countries like Bosnia, Haiti, and Somalia.  Nationbuilding is best described as the process of using military to bring civil order in nations that are having problems with their government.  The US became involved in nationbuilding in countries like Bosnia, Haiti, and Somalia.

Democracy: Iraq & Afghanistan  Afghanistan: After 9/11 US troops went into Afghanistan and defeated the Taliban government that had harbored the Al Qaeda. We did some nationbuilding and helped the country build a democracy.  Iraq: After taking out Saddam Hussein in 2003, The US has been in the pursuit of rebuilding the nations government. New officials were elected and surprisingly a lot of Iraqi’s showed up to vote. It is still hard because the nation has so many problems with rebels and such.  Afghanistan: After 9/11 US troops went into Afghanistan and defeated the Taliban government that had harbored the Al Qaeda. We did some nationbuilding and helped the country build a democracy.  Iraq: After taking out Saddam Hussein in 2003, The US has been in the pursuit of rebuilding the nations government. New officials were elected and surprisingly a lot of Iraqi’s showed up to vote. It is still hard because the nation has so many problems with rebels and such.

Democracy: Saudi Arabia & Egypt  The US had many setbacks in the pursuit of democracy in many Middle Eastern countries. US leaders did however refrain from pressuring these autocratic governments to adopt democratic reform. Instead they used these nations in attempt to increase US security like stabilizing Iraq, and deterring Iran.

Foreign Aid:  After WWII, foreign aid became a big deal for the US. We gave a lot of support financially to the hurting European countries.  During the power struggle with the Soviets during the Cold War, the US increased our foreign aid to impacted countries. In doing this we were trying to stop the spread of communism.  After WWII, foreign aid became a big deal for the US. We gave a lot of support financially to the hurting European countries.  During the power struggle with the Soviets during the Cold War, the US increased our foreign aid to impacted countries. In doing this we were trying to stop the spread of communism.

Issues on Foreign Aid  USAID (US Agency of Foreign Aid) was created in  Was created in a time when US citizens began to take an extreme humanitarian approach to life.  This agency improved standards of living in 3rd world countries.  USAID (US Agency of Foreign Aid) was created in  Was created in a time when US citizens began to take an extreme humanitarian approach to life.  This agency improved standards of living in 3rd world countries.

Aid Organizations  The United Nations was created in 1945 after WWII.  Was an international peace agency working towards the protection of everyone’s human rights.  The United Nations was created in 1945 after WWII.  Was an international peace agency working towards the protection of everyone’s human rights.

UN Agencies  There are many UN agencies in the UN.  Some of these include UNICEF, the UN Development Program, and the World Food Program.  There are many UN agencies in the UN.  Some of these include UNICEF, the UN Development Program, and the World Food Program.

Types of Aid  Grant: We give out grants to countries when we don’t expect a repayment of it.  Loan: We give out loans to countries when we are expecting a repayment.  Grant: We give out grants to countries when we don’t expect a repayment of it.  Loan: We give out loans to countries when we are expecting a repayment.

Development Assistance  Development Assistance helps needy countries with long term improvements in their economies and living standards.  Examples of this would be rebuilding roads, or hospitals and stuff.  Development Assistance helps needy countries with long term improvements in their economies and living standards.  Examples of this would be rebuilding roads, or hospitals and stuff.

Humanitarian Assistance  Humanitarian Assistance generally offers short term assistance.  This could include a grant, or food goods.  Humanitarian Assistance generally offers short term assistance.  This could include a grant, or food goods.

Military Aid  When the US wants to strengthen a friendly nations armed forces we will send troops to give support.  WWII is an example of the US sending troops into Europe to offer support.  When the US wants to strengthen a friendly nations armed forces we will send troops to give support.  WWII is an example of the US sending troops into Europe to offer support.

Aids Relief  The US has given a ton of Aids relief to countries in the world. (mostly in Africa)  PEPFAR is an example of this. Under the Bush Administration this was a plan to provide relief for patients mostly in Africa.  The US has given a ton of Aids relief to countries in the world. (mostly in Africa)  PEPFAR is an example of this. Under the Bush Administration this was a plan to provide relief for patients mostly in Africa.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation  In 2004 President Bush launched his Millennium Challenge Corporation or (MCC).  This would change the way the US gives foreign aid to the worlds poorest countries.  A ton of money would be given to needy countries that would meet certain criteria of of which was to have a democratic government.  In 2004 President Bush launched his Millennium Challenge Corporation or (MCC).  This would change the way the US gives foreign aid to the worlds poorest countries.  A ton of money would be given to needy countries that would meet certain criteria of of which was to have a democratic government.