Trump and the UN: US tensions dominate 2026 General Assembly

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UThe 2026 United Nations General Assembly examines the strained relationship between US President Donald Trump and the United Nations, including his expected criticism of globalism and climate change. Experts discuss Trump's history of withdrawing from UN agencies and his administration's grievances with the organisation. The programme also examines the regional impact of the US-Israel war against Iran, Qatar's role as a mediator and the emergence of new security arrangements in the Middle East. Shaikha Alanoud Al Thani discusses Qatar's constitutional commitment to mediation and emerging regional security architectures, while correspondents Rosiland Jordan and Osama Bin Javed examine the erosion of international norms in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon and the UN's ability to restrain powerful states. The programme also highlights the UN's continuing role in delivering humanitarian aid despite its political limitations. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X :

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