U.S. Threat to Leave the OAS Is a Win for Adversaries
Abandoning the OAS would weaken U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and create opportunities for China and others, an expert writes.
When Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau took the microphone at the Organization of American States’ (OAS) 55th General Assembly in June, his words landed like a thunderclap—and a dream come true for Washington’s antagonists. “The United States is reviewing its membership in every international organization, including this one,” he warned, adding that unless the OAS could “prove its relevance,” Washington would “reconsider the substantial investment our taxpayers make here.” He openly questioned whether continued participation in—and funding...
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