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.
Concepción Escobar Hernández (1959-2025) stood out in International Law and at the Royal Elcano Institute. Recognized for her excellence in research, teaching, and international legal advisory work in organizations such as the UN, the Council of Europe, and the European Union. Her commitment to global justice and human rights influenced international doctrine and legal diplomacy, contributing to International Humanitarian Law. Her legacy will endure through her publications and her formative work in the academic and diplomatic sphere.
During the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Brookings experts highlight key topics, including the U.S. leadership crisis, Trump’s ban on Palestinian leadership at the UNGA, and agile global governance of AI. Emphasis is placed on defending human rights, labor mobility, and climate change without involving the world’s largest economy.
In Tianjin, leaders of China, Russia, and India advocate for a new global order. Xi Jinping criticizes arrogant behaviors and urges opposition to the Cold War mentality. Putin defends the invasion of Ukraine. Modi seeks independence from the US and establishes relations with Russia and China. The meeting, in a global shift, shows Asia expanding its influence through the SCO under Beijing’s leadership.
Pedro Sánchez and Gabriel Boric launch “Democracia Siempre” in Santiago, alongside progressive leaders from Latin America and Europe, to strengthen multilateralism, combat disinformation, and reduce inequalities. There will be agreements for commercial cooperation between Spain, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and Sánchez’s tour of South America will continue to reinforce political and commercial alliances.
