Financial Times – Geopolitics

What America Forgets About the UN

The Financial Times opinion piece argues that the United States increasingly overlooks the strategic value of the United Nations, treating the body as a bureaucratic relic rather than a vital platform for multilateral problem‑solving. It highlights how U.S. disengagement erodes diplomatic leverage, citing recent funding shortfalls, veto controversies, and the rise of alternative coalitions. The article also points to successful UN‑led initiatives—such as pandemic response and climate finance—that demonstrate the organization’s continued relevance. Ultimately, it calls for a recalibrated American approach that balances criticism with constructive participation.