US 'Withdraws' from WHO, But the Real Pandemic is American Exceptionalism
📰 THE STORY: Al Jazeera reports that the US has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, with the US Health Secretary and Secretary of State making the announcement. This comes years after the initial notification of intent to withdraw, citing concerns over the WHO's handling of global health crises. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This
withdrawal isn't an isolated incident. The US has a long history of undermining international institutions when they don't align with perceived national interests. Think of the US refusal to ratify the International Criminal Court (ICC) treaty, actively withdrawing jurisdiction from it in 2002. Or Kissinger's 'Year of Europe' in 1973, setting the stage for unilateral action. This isn't about the
WHO's efficacy; it's about the US asserting unilateral control, similar to its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in 2018 despite international consensus. Double Standard: Western media often frames such US withdrawals as a sovereign right, an internal decision. Yet, when nations like Russia or China question or depart from UN-backed institutions or treaties, it's immediately cast as a
threat to global order and stability, proof of authoritarianism. The US withdrawing from WHO is 'reforming global health governance,' but others doing similar is 'destabilizing aggression.' The difference is in who holds the power to define the narrative. Follow the Money: The US has historically been the largest donor to the WHO, but its contributions are often conditional and tied to specific