Why did the United States decide to withdraw from or disengage with dozens of United Nations agencies, despite being the country that designed the Bretton Woods system in 1944 and helped shape the modern multilateral order after World War II?

While domestic political considerations may have played a role, the decision reflects a deeper reassessment of whether multilateral institutions continue to serve national interests as effectively as intended. The move raises a question that other major contributors, including South Korea, can no longer afford to ignore.

The United Nations was created to prevent the recurrence of global conflict by providing a framework for collective security. Over time, its mandate expanded to include humanitarian assistance, human rights promotion, sustainable development, respect for international law and international cooperation.

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