Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that several nations, including the United States (US), regulate the flow of foreign funds. I would also like to point out that there are several nations, including the United States, which regulate the flow of foreign funds,” said Jaiswal while responding to a media query. With the rapid expansion of global financial networks, digital transactions and transnational funding mechanisms have created new governance challenges relating to financial transparency, foreign influence and protection of democratic institutions. “The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) should therefore be understood within this wider international context. The United Kingdom’s Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, National Security Act 2023 came in force from July 1, 2025.