The U.S. government ordered a 90 day halt to all new foreign aid in January 2025 , citing the need to realign U.S. foreign assistance with American national interests. The U.S. government emphasized that foreign aid should directly reflect and serve U.S. strategic objectives. As a result of the order, Afghanistan lost approximately $ 1.8 billion in assistance, leading to the termination of nearly all U.S. funded humanitarian and development programs across the country. Only two small education…