US President Donald Trump is threatening to cut his country’s contribution to the UN peacekeeping budget. But this could end up being the more expensive option in the long run. Download the article (PDF)In 2016, the US provided over 28% of the UN peacekeeping budget – more than double the amount provided by any other country. Yet in his 2018 budget blueprint, President Donald Trump has made clear his intention to reduce this to 25%, which would leave UN peacekeeping $281 million poorer. Trump needs to recognise that UN peacekeeping represents extraordinarily good value for money.UN peacekeeping has its …read more
Cheap at Half the Price: Why UN Peacekeeping is Good Value for Money
