Undermining the UN is not a new US policy
Summary
The United Nations General Assembly is starting while the UN faces financial and political problems. The United States, led by President Donald Trump, has withdrawn from many UN agencies and stopped paying its full dues, continuing a long history of using financial pressure to influence the UN. This tension includes disagreements over Israel, US support there, and the UN’s future leadership.Key Facts
- The UN General Assembly session begins amid challenges like traffic issues and expensive hotels.
- Antonio Guterres is giving his final speech as UN Secretary-General after leading for 10 years.
- The UN is near financial collapse and losing influence globally.
- The US, under President Trump, withdrew from several UN agencies and stopped paying most of its dues in 2023.
- The US currently owes around $4.2 billion to the UN, about 120% of the UN’s 2026 regular budget.
- The US has a long history of withholding UN payments, starting in the 1980s under President Reagan.
- US political support for Israel and actions toward Iran have increased tensions within the UN.
- The choice of the next UN Secretary-General is a major topic behind the scenes.
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