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Trump Signals Dramatic Shift: US Withdraws from 66 International Organizations
The United States is set to drastically reduce its engagement with the United Nations, announcing plans to withdraw from 66 UN and international organizations. This significant move, outlined in a presidential memorandum released by the White House on Wednesday, follows a comprehensive review of which entities align with U.S. interests. The administration’s intention is to cease participation in these organizations and eliminate all associated funding, representing a fundamental shift in the country's approach to global cooperation.
UN Climate Change Body Targeted in Major Withdrawal
A key target of this withdrawal is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a leading UN organization comprised of scientists who assess climate change evidence and provide assessments to inform political leaders. Despite the IPCC's crucial role in scientific analysis, the U.S. is severing ties, demonstrating a broader rejection of international forums focused on addressing climate change. This action also includes withdrawal from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the treaty body primarily responsible for coordinating global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Significant Cuts to UN Agencies Targeted
Beyond climate change, the U.S. is withdrawing from a range of UN agencies. This includes 35 non-UN organizations, as well as 31 UN entities, including the UN Democracy Fund and the leading UN organization addressing maternal and child health, UNFPA. Many of these targeted organizations focus on protecting at-risk groups from violence during conflicts, notably the UN Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict, highlighting a deliberate reduction in support for global security and humanitarian efforts.
Trump’s Influence on International Decision-Making Exposed
President Trump's influence on international decision-making is evident through actions like threatening sanctions on diplomats who formally adopted a levy on polluting shipping fuels, effectively halting the agreement for twelve months. Furthermore, the administration imposed sanctions on UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese following her publication of a report documenting the role of international and US companies in Israel’s ongoing conflict in Gaza, illustrating a willingness to challenge UN findings and utilize its power.
US Veto Power Utilized to Block Gaza Resolution
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the United States repeatedly blocked efforts to end Israel’s war in Gaza before brokering a ceasefire late last year. This demonstrated a strategic use of its veto power to shape international responses, emphasizing the ongoing influence the U.S. wields within the organization.
Recent Withdrawals Highlight a Pattern of Disengagement
Since beginning his second term in January of last year, Donald Trump has already withdrawn the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Paris climate agreement, and the UN Human Rights Council. These withdrawals, occurring during his initial administration, were subsequently reversed by the administration of former President Joe Biden, revealing a pattern of shifting priorities and disengagement from international institutions.
WHO Funding Cut Signals Long-Term Disinvestment
The U.S. withdrawal from the WHO is scheduled to take effect on January 22, 2026, one year after the White House ordered it. Between 2024 and 2025, the U.S. contributed $261 million to the WHO, representing approximately 18 percent of the organization’s funding for its global work. This significant contribution focused on encouraging cooperation on pressing health issues such as tuberculosis and pandemics, including COVID-19, suggesting a deliberate long-term reduction in investment in global health security.
U.S. Funding Ban Continues for UNRWA
Furthermore, the Trump administration has maintained a U.S. funding ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, continuing a longstanding policy of restricting support for this organization.
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