Recent research published in The Lancet Global Health (2025) indicates that unilateral sanctions imposed by the U.S. and EU since 1970 are associated

Recent research published in The Lancet Global Health (2025) indicates that unilateral sanctions imposed by the U.S. and EU since 1970 are associated with an estimated 38 million excess deaths. Other estimates, such as those from the Costs of War Project, suggest 4.5–4.7 million direct/indirect deaths in post-9/11 wars

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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

Excess deaths are also the consequence of withdrawing/reducing overseas aid, which is currently being done by the USA and other wealthy countries on an alarming scale, apparently with the support of electorates.

The EU was not actually formed until 1993 (other European bodies performed a similar function before then). It currently represents 27 sovereign states, so any decision taken by the EU is not "unilateral" in the same sense as the USA.

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

@SunshineGirl no, US aid doesn't save lives.