The United States is undertaking a significant realignment of its foreign policy, announcing Wednesday its withdrawal from 66 international organizations and agencies.This action, authorized by an executive order from President Trump, represents a continuing effort to reassess U.S. priorities on the global stage and redirect resources domestically [[1]]. Simultaneously, the governance has signaled a commitment to bolstering national defense, with plans revealed to increase military spending to roughly €1.28 trillion by 2027.
Washington (USA) – The United States is withdrawing from 66 international organizations, agencies, and commissions, a move signaling a significant shift in the country’s engagement with global bodies. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday authorizing the withdrawals, according to a U.S. government official.The decision reflects a broader trend of the U.S. reassessing its involvement in multilateral institutions and prioritizing national interests.
USA sets sights on budget cuts
“The Trump administration has concluded that these institutions are superfluous in scope, poorly managed, unnecessary, wasteful, and inefficiently run,” the State Department stated. Officials further allege that the organizations have been overtaken by individuals pursuing their own interests or posing “a threat to the sovereignty, freedoms, and general welfare of our nation.”
Among the entities affected are the United Nations Population Fund and various bodies dealing with issues such as climate change and labor rights. The U.S. government claims these organizations are pursuing a “woke agenda” or focusing on matters that conflict with U.S. national interests and sovereignty. This decision follows a comprehensive review of all international organizations and their funding.
▶︎ The Trump administration had previously ceased support for organizations including the World Health Organization, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the UN Human Rights Council, and the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Less money for organizations, more money for the military
Just over an hour before the announcement regarding the international organizations, Donald Trump revealed plans for a substantial increase in U.S. defense spending to approximately €1.28 trillion by 2027 on his platform “Truth Social.” He justified the proposed increase, citing “unsettled and dangerous times.” Current U.S. defense expenditures stand at around €856 billion.
