At the 80th UN General Assembly, experts analyze the role of multilateralism in global security and development. They highlight the uncertainty over the direction of the US, China’s response to climate change, the decrease in UN peace operations, and the importance of maintaining peace and humanitarian assistance.
The text highlights that between 2020 and 2023 in the U.S., more than a third of families do not cover their basic needs, with evident racial and ethnic inequalities. Family incomes have increased, but so has the cost of living, particularly affecting families with children and minorities such as African Americans and Hispanics. The situation is worrisome and requires urgent attention at the national level.
Europe needs a missile deterrent in the face of the growing threat from Russia, which demonstrated its military capabilities in 2025 with attacks on Ukraine. European air defense is insufficient to intercept large waves of missiles and drones, and Russia’s mass production of precision weaponry challenges European security. The need to invest in integrated air and missile defense systems, increase stocks of advanced missiles, and close technological gaps with the United States is highlighted to strengthen deterrence against potential Russian aggression.
The collapse of Steward Health Care, formed in 2010 by Cerberus Capital Management after buying Caritas Christi, highlights deficiencies in hospital regulation, resulting in fatalities and lack of oversight.
In 2021, Maryland implemented a digital advertising tax for businesses with global revenues over $100 million, facing lawsuits. Globally, several countries have imposed levies on digital services to regulate online platforms and increase government revenues, fostering subscription models.
