Imminent shifts at the UN: how Trump plays into China’s hands
Haug, Sebastian (2025)
External Publications
At the United Nations as elsewhere, China has become the ultimate rival for Donald Trump and his entourage. Yet, Trump’s actions and approach vis-à-vis the U.N. system are set to ultimately play into Beijing’s hands. This includes the U.S. withdrawal from individual U.N. bodies, a more general U.S. disengagement from the U.N. system, and a partial alignment between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on what multilateralism is ultimately all about. For Beijing, Trump 2.0 suggests that the shift from a “U.S.-centered” to a “U.N.-centered” world is well underway.
