Afghanistan, March 6 -- Hundreds of diplomats from the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warning that the recent decision to disband USAID could weaken U.S. security and global leadership. The diplomats expressed concerns that the move would create a power vacuum in the international arena, which could be exploited by adversaries like China and Russia.
The diplomats highlighted that the suspension of foreign aid, including critical humanitarian assistance, poses risks not only to U.S. personnel abroad but also to millions of vulnerable people who depend on U.S. assistance. A senior official revealed that over 700 diplomats signed the letter,...