US Abandons Global Partnerships, Leaving the World 'Useless' or 'Wasteful'
The United States has taken another step back from its international obligations, as President Donald Trump's administration prepares to exit over 60 global organizations. The half of these withdrawals are part of the United Nations family of agencies.
Trump's reasoning behind this move is clear: he believes that membership in these organisations hinders American interests. The US Secretary of State has even referred to them as 'useless' or 'wasteful'.
The international community is outraged, with the UN pushing back against what it sees as an attack on global cooperation. It remains to be seen whether multilateralism can withstand this new wave of disengagement.
As one Republican strategist notes, however, Trump's actions may not go unchallenged. The consequences of abandoning these partnerships are still unclear, but they're likely to have far-reaching effects on the global order.
Critics like Matthew Duss, executive VP at the Center for International Policy, warn that a world without US leadership is one where international conflicts will only intensify.
Former UN Assistant Secretary-General Andrew Gilmour believes that this move has serious implications for human rights and global stability.
The United States has taken another step back from its international obligations, as President Donald Trump's administration prepares to exit over 60 global organizations. The half of these withdrawals are part of the United Nations family of agencies.
Trump's reasoning behind this move is clear: he believes that membership in these organisations hinders American interests. The US Secretary of State has even referred to them as 'useless' or 'wasteful'.
The international community is outraged, with the UN pushing back against what it sees as an attack on global cooperation. It remains to be seen whether multilateralism can withstand this new wave of disengagement.
As one Republican strategist notes, however, Trump's actions may not go unchallenged. The consequences of abandoning these partnerships are still unclear, but they're likely to have far-reaching effects on the global order.
Critics like Matthew Duss, executive VP at the Center for International Policy, warn that a world without US leadership is one where international conflicts will only intensify.
Former UN Assistant Secretary-General Andrew Gilmour believes that this move has serious implications for human rights and global stability.
... I mean, it's just the US pulling out of some international groups. It's not like they're abandoning the world or anything 
. It's all about what's best for America, and if that means stepping back from some stuff to focus on their own interests, then so be it 
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... without US leadership, who's gonna step in and help with global problems like climate change or poverty? It's not just about the US being all isolationist; it's about how that affects everyone else in the world 
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can't imagine a world without the US leading global initiatives. they're like the glue holding all these organizations together, it's crazy to think about how messy things could get if they just up and leave 
. i mean, what's next? other countries just going to start pulling out too? we need some kind of stability here, especially when it comes to issues like climate change and human rights 
. hope someone can talk some sense into trump's head... 
. But at the same time, what if this leaves a massive void that other countries can't fill? It's like, wouldn't that be kinda... wasteful 
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Or maybe this is just another one of those crazy American moves that will backfire big time 
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. The US just left another 30+ partnerships... it's not even about trying to help anyone anymore, it's all about being selfish 
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. I'm not surprised that the UN is pushing back though... they've been trying to warn us about this kind of thing for years 
. And with no US leadership to speak of, it's anyone's guess what kind of mess we'll be dealing with next 
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. It's time to get back in the game and work together instead of throwing everyone under the bus 
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What's next? 
. The US's actions may inadvertently create a power vacuum that other nations will seek to fill, potentially leading to increased international tensions 
. Ultimately, the world would be better off if nations prioritized collaboration over unilateral interests 
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I'm not sure what's gonna happen next, but I know it won't be good 
. Can't we just keep trying to find ways to work together and make the world a better place? 
i mean we need each other in this crazy world, right? 
So what's going on here? Trump's all about America first and he thinks these global organisations are just holding US back? 
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Newsflash: we're all connected here! If the US pulls out of these orgs, it's gonna create a power vacuum and we'll all suffer. I mean, who's gonna fill that void? 
. It's like he's trying to sabotage the world's progress just for his own gain 
. Can't believe the international community is standing up to him 
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. Anyway, I'm all for some tough love, but can we at least get some clarity on what Trump's definition of 'useless' is? Is it like when your grandma says you're being 'useless' and then proceeds to give you a 10-minute lecture? 
gotta wonder how this'll play out with china and russia getting more prominent on the world stage 
my friend's sister is actually working at one of those organizations she's super passionate about the work they do and stuff 
it's not just about some random countries deciding to leave... there are people's lives on the line here