President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations. The White House stated that these organizations were working against America's national interests, security, and sovereignty.
US International Organizations Exit: A significant and surprising shift has once again been observed in US foreign policy. President Donald Trump has signed a crucial Presidential Memorandum ordering the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations. The White House has clearly stated that all of these organizations were working against America's national interests, security, economic strength, and sovereignty.
This decision has sparked increased unrest in global politics. The withdrawal of a powerful country like the United States from such a large number of international organizations has become a matter of concern for many nations.
What is the order of the Presidential Memorandum
According to the White House, under this Presidential Memorandum, the United States will immediately withdraw from 35 non-UN and 31 United Nations-affiliated organizations. The US government has also directed all its departments and agencies to immediately cease any funding or technical cooperation with these organizations.
The government says that these organizations are no longer working in line with America's priorities. Many of these institutions are promoting global agendas that clash with US interests.
Why did the US take such a strict decision
The Trump administration argues that US participation in international organizations should benefit American citizens. However, these organizations have spent billions of dollars of American taxpayers' money without yielding concrete results in return.
According to the White House, many organizations were promoting radical climate policies, global governance, and ideological programs. This was weakening America's ability to formulate independent policies.
The government claims that America repeatedly faced criticism within these organizations, while remaining the largest funder. In light of this, the Trump administration took this step under the ‘America First’ policy.
Argument regarding US taxpayers' money
The Trump administration says that American taxpayers' money is a limited resource and cannot be spent on organizations that adopt an adversarial stance towards America.
The government believes that the money saved by withdrawing from these organizations will be spent on America's internal security, economic development, border security, and job creation.
Trump has previously distanced himself from international organizations
This is not the first time President Trump has separated America from international organizations. He has made several major decisions during his first term.
Immediately upon taking office, Trump began the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). He also withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Furthermore, Trump made it clear to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that its global tax agreement would not be implemented in America. He later withdrew the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and halted funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
Which United Nations organizations will the US leave
Under this new order, the United States will withdraw from 31 UN-affiliated organizations. These include several important organizations related to economic, social, and environmental issues.
These organizations include the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, various regional commissions affiliated with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the International Law Commission, the International Trade Centre, the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the Peacebuilding Fund.
These organizations have played a role in global development, climate change, and peacebuilding. The US withdrawal could directly impact their funding and influence.
Distancing from non-UN organizations as well
The White House has also clarified that the United States will withdraw from several non-UN organizations. These include the International Solar Alliance, the 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact, the Colombo Plan Council, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, and Education Cannot Wait. The government says that these organizations were pursuing an agenda against America's energy policy and economic interests.
