CSIS Issues Commentary: Opting Out - United States to Stop Engaging With More UN Entities
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Opting Out: United States to Stop Engaging with More UN Entities
By Allison Lombardo
On January 7, the Trump administration issued a presidential memorandum directing U.S. agencies to "withdraw" from 35 intergovernmental groups or coalitions and 31 UN entities that, in their view, operate contrary to U.S. n . . .
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Opting Out: United States to Stop Engaging with More UN Entities
By Allison Lombardo
On January 7, the Trump administration issued a presidential memorandum directing U.S. agencies to "withdraw" from 35 intergovernmental groups or coalitions and 31 UN entities that, in their view, operate contrary to U.S. n . . .