Why the United Nations is facing financial collapse and what it means for global aid and peacekeeping
Published on: Jan. 31, 2026, 3:03 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned of an "imminent financial collapse" for the United Nations, with funds potentially running out by July due to significant funding shortfalls. Chronic late payments, particularly from major contributors like the United States, are severely impacting the organization's ability to sustain critical peacekeeping, humanitarian, and development missions globally.
