Trump is taking a hammer to traditional pillars of soft power

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to disband federal advisory committees, including the United States Institute of Peace, as part of his administration’s skepticism towards international aid. This move raised concerns about the administration walking away from soft power, a key pillar of American foreign policy. Former Congressman Dan Glickman, who sponsored the legislation creating the USIP, and NPR’s Emily Feng discuss the impact of these decisions on international relations and the legacy of Voice of America in China.

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