As the presidential candidates progress into the height of the campaign, discussions about national security are moving to the forefront.
While the candidates are debating some of the country’s greatest national security threats — issues like the Islamic State group, cyber warfare and nuclear proliferation — I can’t help but wonder if something is missing from the conversation.
Since this presidential campaign season began, the issue of foreign aid has mostly been raised in the context of a budget line item that needs reducing. While foreign aid may not trump other national security concerns, it does offer solutions that intersect with our country’s health and security needs, and our interests in enhanced global economic prosperity.
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E. Wayne Holden
E. Wayne Holden became RTI International’s fourth president and chief executive officer in 2012. He is a distinguished researcher and clinical psychologist with more than 27 years of professional experience. He joined RTI as executive vice president of social and statistical sciences in 2005, overseeing the organization’s largest unit.
