The U.S. may consider defunding the United Nations if the Palestinians gain official recognition through a workaround, in violation of U.S. law. Experts warn of the implications of such a move on U.S. funding to the U.N.
Key Points
U.S. may need to withhold all funds from the U.N. if Palestinians gain official recognition through a workaround
Experts warn of the impact on U.S. funding to the U.N. if Palestinians are granted full membership
Concerns raised over the influence of non-democratic states in the U.N.