Paying for peace and development. (contributions to the United Nations)

From: Foreign Policy | Date: September 22, 1995| Author: Mendez, Ruben P. | Copyright information

The proposal of the US to lessen its financial obligations to the United Nations is a blow to the operation of the organization. Since its programs are financed by membership fees, any delinquent payer sets back its agenda to the detriment of countries which are their beneficiaries.

The recent moves on Capitol Hill to reduce U.S. financial contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations underscore the world community's deepening financial dilemma. The United Nations is at a...

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