Tag #International Writing Program

How does the termination of the IWP grant relate to broader trends in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration?

The IWP grant's termination is part of a larger pattern of cuts to cultural and diplomatic programs under the Trump administration, including the Voice of America and the U.S. Institute of Peace. These actions signal a retreat from soft power strategies, which rely on cultural influence and exchange to advance national interests, in favor of a more transactional and coercive approach to foreign policy. The loss of the IWP grant impacts not only Iowa City but also the global literary community.