Inside StoryThere are more signs that the United States is disengaging from the global order established after World War II.President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to pull out of more than 60 agencies, half of them part of the United Nations.Trump argues that being a member of these organisations is contrary to his country’s interests.The secretary of state went as far as saying they’re useless or wasteful.This move has prompted global outrage, with the UN saying its ‘responsibility to deliver’ will not waver.So, where does this all leave the multilateral global order?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Adolfo Franco – Republican strategist and former adviser to US Senator John McCainAndrew Gilmour – Former UN assistant secretary-general for human rightsMatthew Duss – Executive VP of the Center for International Policy and a former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie SandersPublished On 9 Jan 2026
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Why is the US quitting international organisations?
In January 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, is withdrawing from over 60 international organizations, half of which are part of the United Nations. Trump's administration claims that membership in these agencies is against U.S.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-09 · 21:59 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, is withdrawing from over 60 international organizations, half of which are part of the United Nations. Trump's administration claims that membership in these agencies is against U.S. interests, with the Secretary of State describing them as useless or wasteful. This action has sparked global outrage, with the UN asserting its commitment to continue its work. The move raises questions about the future of the multilateral global order established after World War II. The situation was discussed on "Inside Story" with guests including a Republican strategist, a former UN assistant secretary-general, and an executive VP from the Center for International Policy.
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Trump argues that being a member of these organisations is contrary to his country’s interests.
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Half of the agencies Trump is pulling out of are part of the United Nations.
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President Donald Trump has ordered his administration to pull out of more than 60 agencies.
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The secretary of state went as far as saying they’re useless or wasteful.
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The United States is disengaging from the global order established after World War II.
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