The United States, under President Trump, is exiting dozens of international bodies, with the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA) caught in the crossfire. This sweeping decision targets 66 agencies seen as draining U.S. resources without reciprocal value.
ISA’s rebuttal was measured yet firm. Acknowledging the January 7, 2026, memo, it celebrated milestones: ‘We’ve advanced solar energy cooperation among 125 members, amplified by energy storage breakthroughs.’ Over 95 countries benefit from ISA initiatives building regulatory structures and markets.
Practical wins shine through in demonstration projects proving solar’s adaptability worldwide. ‘We’ll keep collaborating to drive solar uptake and energy shifts,’ ISA pledged, signaling business as usual.
Critics in Washington argue these groups embody fiscal irresponsibility and misaligned priorities. Secretary Rubio posted triumphantly: ‘Trump delivers on defunding globalist entities opposed to American gains. America First forever.’
The government’s rationale is clear: Redirect diplomatic and financial capital to truly beneficial partnerships. ‘Ideology yields to practical outcomes. We engage where it helps our citizens, resist where it doesn’t.’
This pivot could ripple through climate diplomacy, challenging alliances built on shared green goals. With India at the helm, ISA’s trajectory remains upward, but the U.S. departure highlights deepening divides in global sustainability efforts.