UN 80 years on: insights from a former UNGA president

21/10/2025 27 min

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Episode Synopsis

As the United Nations turns 80, it faces unprecedented pressure, geopolitical rifts, widening divides and shrinking budgets. Can it still deliver on its mission with fewer resources? How can the world safeguard a UN-centered multilateral system? With the U.S. pulling back from global commitments, what's next for sustainable development? Peter Thomson, President of the 71st session of the UN General Assembly, shares his insights.