The \"America First\" policy is shaking things up, and not in a good way! 🌍 According to a recent CGTN poll, global respondents are super worried that the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization (WHO) could make the global governance deficit even worse.
A whopping 68.5% of people think this move will hinder global teamwork on climate and health issues. And get this—77.7% are concerned that the U.S. might set a bad example. Imagine other countries saying, \"If the U.S. can opt-out, why can't we?\" That's not the kind of peer pressure the planet needs! 😬
As the world's largest economy, the U.S. plays a big role in international organizations. But by frequently bailing out, it's not just damaging multilateral cooperation; it's also hurting its own credibility. In fact, 81.4% of poll participants feel the new U.S. administration is being irresponsible and are disappointed.
Even more, 77.5% believe this move will lower America's national credit and damage its international influence. Many see it as a tactic to undo previous policies, highlighting the deepening political divide in the country.
The U.S. seems to view international organizations as tools for its own gain. Under the \"America First\" mantra, it's trying to force concessions by threatening to withdraw. But this approach might backfire big time!
An overwhelming 81.6% of respondents believe that the U.S. pursuit of self-interest at the expense of international interests will seriously undermine the fairness and justice of the global governance system and harm the legitimate interests of other countries.
In times like these, unity is more important than ever. ✊ Facing geopolitical conflicts and global challenges, 86.5% of those surveyed call on the international community to strengthen unity, practice true multilateralism, and take joint actions to tackle global issues.
The survey was conducted across CGTN's English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Russian platforms, with over 7,452 people participating within 24 hours.
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CGTN poll: U.S. exit from WHO may worsen global governance deficit
cgtn.com
