U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from dozens of United Nations and other international organizations marking a major shift in American foreign policy.
According to the announcement the move targets global bodies that Washington says no longer serve U.S. interests or undermine national sovereignty. The decision follows a broad review of U.S. participation in international institutions with officials arguing that many are inefficient politically biased or financially wasteful.
The withdrawals are expected to affect organizations involved in climate policy human rights development and global cooperation. Supporters of the move say it puts America first reduces foreign spending and allows the U.S. to act independently on the world stage.
Critics however warn the decision could weaken U.S. influence globally strain relations with allies and limit cooperation on shared challenges such as climate change health crises and conflict resolution.
The announcement signals a significant retreat from multilateral engagement and is likely to have lasting implications for America’s role in global governance.
