The Trump administration has announced that the United States will withdraw from UNESCO, the United Nations' cultural, educational, and scientific agency, marking the third time the U.S. has left the organization.
The White House cited UNESCO's alleged support for 'woke, divisive cultural and social causes,' anti-Israel bias, and policies favoring Palestine as reasons for the decision. This move comes just two years after the Biden administration rejoined UNESCO, following a previous withdrawal under Trump. Critics warn that the U.S. exit could create a power vacuum, allowing countries like China to expand their influence within the agency.
The withdrawal will take effect at the end of 2026, and has sparked international debate over the future of U.S. engagement in global cultural and educational initiatives.
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