United States Withdraws from UNESCO Under President Trump, Citing Anti-Israel Bias
President Donald Trump's administration has withdrawn the United States from UNESCO for the third time, just two years after rejoining, citing perceived anti-Israel bias and promotion of divisive causes.
Overview
The United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, has decided to withdraw from UNESCO, marking the third time the nation has exited the international organization.
This withdrawal comes only two years after the U.S. had rejoined UNESCO in 2018, reversing a previous decision to leave the agency.
Primary reasons cited for the U.S. departure include perceived anti-Israel bias within UNESCO and its alleged promotion of divisive social and cultural causes.
UNESCO's Director General expressed deep regret over the U.S. decision, acknowledging that while the move was expected, it represents a significant blow to the agency.
The U.S. withdrawal is anticipated to significantly impact UNESCO's budget and operations, as the United States historically provided a notable share of its funding.
Analysis
The reporting appears neutral and objective by presenting the US administration's stated reasons for withdrawal and UNESCO's counter-arguments without editorializing. Sources attribute all strong or evaluative language directly to the respective parties, providing factual background on UNESCO's mission and historical context of US involvement, allowing readers to form their own conclusions.
Articles (19)
Center (5)
FAQ
No FAQs available for this story.
History
This story does not have any previous versions.