Child Malnutrition in Afghanistan Surges Amid Declining U.S. Aid and Global Neglect

Afghanistan is experiencing its most severe surge in child malnutrition ever recorded, with almost one-third of children stunted and nearly 10 million people—over a quarter of the nation—grappling with acute food insecurity. The World Food Program (WFP) warns that without urgent intervention, this humanitarian crisis will escalate further.Why Has Malnutrition Exploded Despite Past U.S. Support?For years, U.S. foreign aid to Afghanistan served not just charitable ends but strategic national security goals: combating extremism, stabilizing the country, and curbing mass migration toward American borders. However, in April, under the Trump administration's decision to cut off significant food assistance, this lifeline was...