Born from the ashes of World War Two, UNESCO was founded with a bold mission: to build peace through culture, education and science. Now one of its founding members -- the United States -- is, once again, withdrawing from the UN agency because of what it calls an 'anti-Israel bias'. Critics say the move reflects a deeper shift: a retreat from multilateral diplomacy and a rejection of international norms. They also say it raises questions about the US commitment to global leadership and co-operation. So, what are the real motives behind Washington’s decision?

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