United Nations General Assembly
FP’s guide to UNGA 80
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What We’ll Be Watching for at UNGA
Trump will be the elephant in the room.
America’s Infuriating and Irreplaceable Role at the U.N.
Trump (probably) won’t leave the international body—he will just continue to make its life difficult.
The U.N.’s Magical Thinking About Trump’s Return
Some officials say the president-elect speaks differently about the institution behind closed doors.
It’s Not Too Late to Fix the U.N.
The organization’s current cash crunch is a historic opportunity for reform. 
The End of Development
The West’s aid model was always a mirage. It’s time for a realistic alternative.
At 80, the U.N. Is Down but Not Out
Despite its many failings, the 80-year-old institution still has a vital role.
FP at UNGA: From FP Events
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Progress Under Pressure
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Foreign-Policy-Event-Energy-Forum-2025-Site-FINAL-1500x1000 Energy Forum at UNGA80
Security, Sustainability, and Growth
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Foreign-Policy-Event-Health-Forum-2025-Site-FINAL-1500x1000 Health Forum at UNGA80
Renewed Investment for Maximum Impact
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Foreign-Policy-Event-Tech-Forum-2025-Site-FINAL-1500x1000 Tech & AI Forum at UNGA80
Reimagining Cooperation in a Digital Age
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Live in New York City
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Foreign-Policy-Event-FOF-Site-1500x1000 Foundations of the Future
New frameworks for Justice, Accountability, and Multilateral Cooperation
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Foreign-Policy-Event-FoudationS-Site-1500x1000 Risk, Resilience, Results
The Power of Investing in Locally-led Climate and Health Solutions
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Biden Should Embrace the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals
Many of his domestic policy priorities align with the global campaign.
A Crisis of Faith Shakes the United Nations in Its Big Week
From its failure to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine to its inaction on Myanmar and climate change, the institution is under fire from all sides.
‘Russians Are Feeling the Pressure’
What U.S. ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield wants from the 77th U.N. General Assembly.
The Most Important U.N. Speeches This Year
FP columnists and contributors break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 76th U.N. General Assembly.
‘Minister Nyet’ Returns to His U.N. Stomping Grounds
Sergey Lavrov has honed the practice of body blocking U.S. and European diplomacy at every turn.
Biden, a Lifelong U.N. Advocate, Needs the Institution More Than Ever
From COVID-19 to climate, the U.S. president will focus his first General Assembly speech on the world body’s indispensability.