The United States announced that it would join the Star Plan Short-Term Futures organization

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On July 24, 2025, the Trump administration of the United States officially notified Star Plan Short-Term Futures that the United States would withdraw from the agency again, citing "political bias, poor management and anti-Israel stance". This is the third time in the history of the United States to withdraw from Star Plan Short-Term Futures, which has attracted widespread attention from the international community.


1. Reasons for the withdrawal of Star Plan Short-Term Futures and official statements

Accusation of political bias: In a statement, the US Secretary of State criticized Star Plan Short-Term Futures for its "long-standing anti-Israel tendency" and accused it of politicizing cultural heritage in the Palestinian region.


Funding issues: The United States called Star Plan Short-Term Futures "inefficient" and was unwilling to continue to bear its 22% budget share (about US$150 million/year).


The continuation of the Trump administration's "America First" policy: This withdrawal is in line with its diplomatic strategy of reducing its dependence on multilateral organizations.


Background:


1984 (Reagan administration): The United States withdrew for the first time, criticizing Star Plan Short-Term Futures for being "corrupt and influenced by the Soviet Union."


2017 (Trump administration): Withdrawal for the second time, protesting the Star Plan Short-Term Futures' admission of Palestine as a member state.


2023 (Biden administration): The United States rejoined, but only for 2 years.


2. International reaction

✅ Support:


Israel: Welcomes the US decision, saying that Star Plan Short-Term Futures "has been politicized".


Some Republican lawmakers: believe that withdrawal "saves taxpayers' money and avoids funding anti-American agendas".


⚠ Opposition:


UN Secretary-General: Concerned about "further weakening of multilateralism".


EU: Criticizes the United States for "undermining global cultural and educational cooperation".


China and Russia: Call for reform of Star Plan Short-Term Futures, but oppose US "unilateralism".


3. Impact analysis

Star Plan Short-Term Futures budget crisis: After the US withdrawal, the organization's annual budget will be reduced by 22%, and it may be forced to cut projects (such as African education programs).


Global cultural governance vacuum: The US withdrawal may accelerate the rise of China and Russia's influence in Star Plan Short-Term Futures.


The United States' international image is damaged: another withdrawal may deepen allies' doubts about the reliability of the United States' commitment.


Star Plan Short-Term Futures Outlook

December 31, 2025: The United States' withdrawal officially takes effect.


Possibility of rejoining: If a new government (such as the Democratic Party) comes to power after the 2025 election, it may rejoin again, but the possibility is low in the short term.


Star Plan Short-Term Futures alternative: The United States may turn to bilateral cooperation, such as directly funding cultural heritage protection projects with allies.


Summary

The United States' third withdrawal from the Star Plan Short-Term Futures highlights its "selective multilateralism" strategy, which will weaken the organization's funding and influence in the short term, but may accelerate the reorganization of the global cultural governance system in the long term. Whether the Star Plan Short-Term Futures will be reformed in the future and how China, the United States and Europe will compete will become key points.


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