US Withdraws from UNESCO Again: A Shift in Cultural Diplomacy
President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO, citing its support for 'woke' and 'divisive' causes. This move is part of the Trump administration's 'America-first' foreign policy. UNESCO officials express regret, and Israel praises the U.S. decision for its moral support.
In a controversial decision echoing his first term actions, President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will exit the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The White House stated that the withdrawal is aligned with Trump's 'America-first' policy and criticized the agency's 'woke' and 'divisive' cultural initiatives.
Critics of the move, including UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay and French President Emmanuel Macron, expressed disappointment, emphasizing UNESCO's role in promoting global peace and cooperation. Meanwhile, Israel applauded the decision, highlighting what it considers to be UNESCO's anti-Israel bias. UNESCO assured that it is prepared for the financial impact of the withdrawal.
This departure marks a repeated pattern in Trump's foreign policy, reflecting skepticism towards multilateral organizations. However, UNESCO underscores its ongoing efforts in fields like Holocaust education and combating antisemitism, challenging the justification behind the U.S. withdrawal.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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