Number: RL30515
Title: International Affairs Budget Trends, FY1980-FY2000
Authors: Larry Nowels, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report serves as a resource for the annual congressional debate on foreign policy spending, providing context and trend analysis of the past 20 years. It discusses the entire International Affairs budget, or Function 150 as it is termed within the Budget Resolution. It further examines funding trends of individual components of foreign policy spending, including foreign economic and security assistance, diplomatic activities, contributions to the United Nations and international organizations, and public diplomacy programs.
Pages: 25
Date: Updated September 29, 2000