ECONOMY/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/UN/WOMEN: “The Trump administration found a rare area of bipartisan agreement with the launch of a strategy to reduce global conflict and foster long-term peace by engaging more women in security agreements, political life and civic society. But even as the initiative draws praise, analysts worry about the administration’s commitment to fully realizing its vision. They point to White House policies that undercut the strategy’s central goals of furthering women’s economic and political empowerment. They note that while the plan calls for close cooperation with non-governmental organizations like the United Nations, the Trump administration has had a fraught relationship with the world body, particularly on gender issues. They also point to US involvement in Afghanistan peace talks, noting that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has declined to commit to ensuring women’s participation. And they raise the fact the administration is providing no new funding to back its ambitious goals.”
–Nicole Gaouette, “Trump strategy on women and security wins wary praise, raises questions,” CNN Politics, CNN.com, June 13, 2019 10:19 am