USA Withdraws from 66 International Bodies Including India-led ISA (Jan 7, 2026)

📅 Published 09 Jan 2026 · January 2026

USA Withdraws from 66 International Bodies Including India-led ISA (Jan 7, 2026)

Reason: “America First” policy, sovereignty concerns, resource management
Major Exits: India-led ISA, IRENA, IPCC, IUCN, UNFCCC, UNFPA, UN Water, others
Implication: US reduces multilateral engagements, ends contributions to ISA (~USD 2.1 million)

📝 Relevant Exams: UPSC