Trump 2.0: A New Era for Global Organizations

The international community is preparing for Donald Trump's potential return as U.S. President, given his disruptive past policies towards the UN and global organizations. His previous term saw funding cuts to key UN agencies, withdrawal from international agreements, and a conservative agenda. Speculation abounds about his future impact.


Devdiscourse News Desk | United Nations | Updated: 14-11-2024 15:01 IST | Created: 14-11-2024 14:47 IST
Trump 2.0: A New Era for Global Organizations
Former US President Donald Trump (Screengrab from Fox former host Tucker Carlson's tweet) Image Credit: ANI

The global community is on edge as the prospect of Donald Trump's return to the White House looms, potentially heralding a new era of disruption for international organizations like the United Nations.

During his first term, Trump slashed funding for UN agencies, exited crucial international agreements, and pushed a staunchly conservative agenda, raising concerns about his potential impact if re-elected. This week, his intentions began to take shape, with his nomination of Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik as the U.S. ambassador to the UN, indicating a possible hardline stance.

Experts speculate Trump's return could mean renewed challenges to multilateral diplomacy, especially given the current global political climate marked by conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, and tensions with North Korea and Iran.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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