So why are they still here? Did they pass their own sovereign law or is there something Democrats did that we need to rectify.
“So why are they still here? Did they pass their own sovereign law or is there something Democrats did that we need to rectify.”
I’ve been asking myself that question for years. They are are an organization that is basically untouchable.
The UN evolved from the pre WW2 League of Nations. One of its founders is Alger Hiss, a convicted Soviet spy. That should tell you all that you need to know.
After 1945, the U.S. emerged as a leading global power, eager to host the new international organization to replace the failed League of Nations. The U.S. actively lobbied to host the UN, offering financial and logistical support.
Hosting the UN solidified the U.S.’s post-World War II role as a global superpower and leader of the free world. By offering New York as the headquarters, the U.S. positioned itself at the center of international diplomacy
The U.S. continues to benefit from proximity to UN deliberations, allowing easy access for American diplomats to influence UN policies, resolutions, and agendas. The U.S. Mission to the UN in New York facilitates direct engagement with representatives from all 193 member states, amplifying U.S. soft power.
The UN’s presence generates significant economic activity in New York. The UN employs thousands of staff, and the presence of 193 diplomatic missions, their staff, and families contributes to the local economy. According to a 2014 estimate by the New York City Mayor’s Office, the UN and related diplomatic activities generate over $3.7 billion annually in economic output, supporting thousands of jobs in hospitality, real estate, and services. Diplomats and UN visitors spend on housing, dining, and transportation, boosting local businesses.
the U.S. benefits from having diplomats from around the world concentrated in one place. This facilitates informal intelligence-gathering through diplomatic interactions and open-source information from UN debates and activities, helping the U.S. stay informed about global priorities and alliances.
From an American point of view, keeping friends AND enemies in a place you can observe is really good.
If the unhq was moved to Chad, intelligence gathering and pressing influence would be lower, much lower.
As to why they don’t move, the reason is partially cost. But more importantly, a lot of countries would object to moving the unhq to someplace in china (india definitely would object and vice versa) . Chad, people would say what’s the point