Transnational Bodies

State Department Overhaul Intended to Focus on "Western Values"

May 30, 2025

The Trump Administration is planning a major overhaul of the State Department, which will include a "refocus" of the human rights bureau on "Western values."
The United States and Argentina Plan to Launch an "Alternative" to the WHO

May 29, 2025

Following the Trump Administration's withdrawal from the World Health Organization, top U.S. health officials have announced plans to create an "alternative international health system" with Argentina.
Hungary to Withdraw from International Criminal Court

May 02, 2025

In a vote held on April 29th, the Hungarian Parliament approved the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court ("ICC").
World Economic Forum Founder Under Scrutiny

April 23, 2025

The World Economic Forum ("WEF") announced that it will begin investigating allegations that its founder, Klaus Schwab, has engaged in financial misconduct.
How Trump's "America First" Doctrine Relates to Global Development Policy

April 17, 2025

The Trump administration's "America First" doctrine has led to new "principles" for U.S. global development policy, many of which do not align with "internationally agreed objectives."
WIPO's New Direction Regarding Intellectual Property

April 15, 2025

Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") appears to be less concerned with protecting intellectual property and more interested it criticizing it, according to Marc L. Busch, Global Fellow at the Wilson Center.
State Department has Officially Notified Congress of the Dissolving of USAID

March 31, 2025

The State Department notified Congress on Friday that, by July 1st, it will complete its reorganization of USAID, effectively dissolving the agency.
Should Dysfunctional International Organizations Be Reformed?

March 25, 2025

Joseph Solis-Mullen of the Misese Institute argues that working to "improve" international organizations like the World Trade Organization is a futile exercise, and such dysfunctional organizations should be abolished instead.
Trump Team Proposes Overhaul of USAID

March 24, 2025

In an attempt to refocus United States international development programs, Trump administration officials have proposed a three-pronged restructuring approach for USAID.
Trump Administration Cuts More than 80% of USAID Programs

March 11, 2025

After a six-week review period, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the U.S. Agency for International Development has cancelled over 80% of its programs.