Overview

• President Trump’s 57-minute UNGA speech attacked the organization, labeled the climate crisis a “con job,” and accused the UN of undermining Western borders.
• Reactions at the General Assembly were mixed, with some leaders crediting Trump for roles in ceasefires and peace deals while others condemned unilateral tariffs and rhetoric.
• The UN’s 80th session intensified debate over a credibility crisis, citing Security Council paralysis on Gaza and Ukraine and renewed demands to expand membership or curb veto power.
• Analysts point to U.S. retrenchment from UN agencies and tariff disputes—including measures targeting India over Russian oil purchases—as added strain on multilateral cooperation.
• China’s premier called for solidarity over protectionism and unveiled UN-linked steps, including a Global South-South facility and a donation of far-side lunar samples.