he administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from as many as 66 international organisations, including several bodies affiliated with the United Nations, arguing that they no longer serve American national interests.
Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the United States from as many as 66 international organisations, including several bodies affiliated with the United Nations, arguing that they no longer serve American national interests. The decision was contained in a proclamation issued on Wednesday following a comprehensive review of all international organisations, conventions, and treaties to which the United States is a party. According to the White House, the review concluded that many of these organisations operate in ways that undermine U.S. security, economic prosperity, sovereignty, and core national priorities. As part of the move, the U.S. will no longer actively participate in or provide funding for these organisations. Of the 66 affected bodies, 31 are linked to the United Nations, while the remaining 35 are non-UN international organisations. Many of...
