Number Theory: How much of the world does the US fund?
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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. In recent months, the President-elect and his team have consistently emphasised their commitment to continue the “America First” policies of Trump’s first term, which are significantly different from the approaches of past administrations. This more combative and inward-focused policy could lead to cuts in US funding for multilateral organizations such as the UN and reduced financial support for Ukraine, which is currently at war with Russia.
This two-part data series examines US funding of global initiatives and the impact of potential cuts. In this first part, we explore the extent of US contributions to the UN, NATO, and the global multilateral order — and the potential consequences of reduced support. The second part will look at direct foreign aid given by the US to countries, whether it actually spends enough on aid, and the link between foreign aid and domestic politics.
