Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber
A show about socialist theory and strategy.
17 days ago

Don’t Cry for USAID

How the agency helps package US imperialism.

Among the many government agencies facing cuts from President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, USAID has garnered wide support in the media. But for whatever humanitarian good it’s done in the world, the agency has played a role in US imperialism.

In this episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber examines the true history of USAID and breaks down the false dichotomy between soft and hard US power.