Trump's UN Aid Policy: $2 Billion Pledge Amid "Adapt, Shrink or Die" Reform Push

• The US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid, a significant drop from a peak of $17 billion annually, reflecting President Trump's "adapt, shrink or die" policy.
• The new funding mechanism channels aid through OCHA, led by Tom Fletcher, aiming for consolidated leadership, efficiency, and alignment with US foreign policy.
• This reform push, also adopted by other Western donors, seeks to reduce bureaucratic overhead and duplication, forcing UN agencies to adapt or face cuts.
• The cuts come as global humanitarian needs surge due to conflicts (Sudan, Gaza) and natural disasters, impacting major agencies like IOM, WFP, and UNHCR.
• Seventeen countries, including Bangladesh, Congo, Haiti, Syria, and Ukraine, will be prioritized, while Afghanistan and Palestinian territories are excluded.

Why It Matters: US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2 billion, demanding reforms and efficiency under its "adapt, shrink or die" policy.