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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping changes to U.S. engagement with multilateral institutions, including the UN, World Bank, IMF, and over 20 other international organizations. Proposed plans involve closing 132 domestic State Department offices, slashing diplomatic staff, and drastically reducing funding for global institutions that do not align with "core U.S. interests." Critics warn that these moves could damage U.S. global influence and weaken international cooperation on humanitarian and development priorities.
Quotes
“The U.S. government will not fund foreign bureaucracies that do not advance American interests or values.” — A policy statement attributed to the State Department restructuring task force.
“The IMF and the World Bank have wandered too far from their original mandates. They’ve become enablers of climate ideologies and gender politics.” — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
“This is not reform. This is retreat.” — Richard Gowan, UN Director at the International Crisis Group, warning of long-term damage to U.S. credibility.
Perhaps worthy of inclusion in the newsletter.
Richard
Click here for the article
Summary
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing sweeping changes to U.S. engagement with multilateral institutions, including the UN, World Bank, IMF, and over 20 other international organizations. Proposed plans involve closing 132 domestic State Department offices, slashing diplomatic staff, and drastically reducing funding for global institutions that do not align with "core U.S. interests." Critics warn that these moves could damage U.S. global influence and weaken international cooperation on humanitarian and development priorities.
Quotes
“The U.S. government will not fund foreign bureaucracies that do not advance American interests or values.” — A policy statement attributed to the State Department restructuring task force.
“The IMF and the World Bank have wandered too far from their original mandates. They’ve become enablers of climate ideologies and gender politics.” — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
“This is not reform. This is retreat.” — Richard Gowan, UN Director at the International Crisis Group, warning of long-term damage to U.S. credibility.
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