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The United Nations is preparing for a turbulent road ahead as former U.S. President Donald Trump eyes a potential return to the White House. With memories of his first term still fresh—marked by funding cuts to key UN agencies—officials are now scrambling to assess risks to global cooperation.
During Trump’s presidency, the U.S. withdrew from UNESCO, slashed funding for the World Health Organization, and exited the UN Human Rights Council. Experts warn a second term could deepen fractures in multilateral systems, impacting everything from pandemic response to climate initiatives.
Jody Jacobs, reporting from UN headquarters in New York, describes a mix of anxiety and cautious planning among diplomats. 'It’s like déjà vu with higher stakes,' one source told her. While no formal contingency plans are public, insiders say discussions focus on diversifying funding streams and shoring up partnerships.
Could this reshape global diplomacy? Stakeholders from climate activists to public health leaders are watching closely—and hoping for calm seas ahead.
