World leaders anxiously await Trump’s UN speech as president hits out at ‘globalist institutions’
What can we expect from Trump’s anticipated UN speech?
- Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to promote the "renewal of American strength" and criticise "globalist institutions" for undermining the world order.
- His administration has consistently reduced US involvement with international bodies, including withdrawing from the World Health Organisation and ending participation in the UN Human Rights Council.
- The speech occurs during a volatile period for the UN, marked by ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, alongside global anxieties about artificial intelligence and Trump's critical view of the organisation.
- Trump has recently authorised US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and alleged drug-smuggling boats, prompting concerns about the use of military force and speculation regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- Despite his ambition for a Nobel Peace Prize and claims of resolving multiple conflicts, Trump has encountered difficulties in ending the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, with global leaders keen to hear his perspective.