UN Prepares for Trump’s Second Term Challenges

As Donald Trump prepares for a potential second presidency, the United Nations and other global organizations anticipate a repeat of his previous controversial policies. Trump's first term saw significant funding cuts to UN agencies, withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, and a general disregard for multilateral diplomacy, which included the selection of Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador to further his hard-line agenda. His administration is expected to reassess US financial contributions to the UN and may impose additional funding cuts, particularly impacting agencies critical of US allies. Allies of the US are expressing uncertainty, with Japan and South Korea contemplating new defense strategies amid shifting US priorities. Analysts warn that Trump's return may exacerbate divisions among UN Security Council members and hinder global cooperation on pressing issues like climate change and international security. Overall, Trump's presidency is likely to reshape global relations and diplomacy significantly.