In this opinion article, Ambassador Jeff Bartos argues that the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism in Durban created an enduring anti-Western and antisemitic legacy within international institutions. He says the United States should reject upcoming commemorations of the Durban Declaration, which he portrays as incompatible with American principles of equality and individual rights.

Bartos highlights calls at the conference for reparations over slavery and colonialism, attacks on Israel, support for isolating Israel, and antisemitic rhetoric among protesters. He notes that the United States walked out, and argues that ideas formalised at Durban later influenced international policies and contributed to racial division, poverty and violence, particularly in South Africa.