The note, seen by The New York Times, poses existential questions that are raising concerns among world powers, like France, that advocate robust peacekeeping operations. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyPeacekeeping is the organization’s most costly undertaking, but it is still relatively inexpensive for the United States. In 2015, the United States was the country with the most procurement contracts for the United Nations peacekeeping system, with $1.6 billion in goods and services. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe note prepared by Ms. Haley’s office asks fundamental questions about the value of peacekeeping operations. This echoes the national sovereignty arguments that China and Russia often make in seeking to minimize United Nations involvement in other countries’ affairs.

Source: New York Times March 24, 2017 03:56 UTC