As former President Donald Trump makes plans to return to New York to deliver a potentially incendiary speech, he’s going to talk about what he’s calling a revival of American strength. The address comes at a time when he is actively engaging with world leaders and addressing pressing global issues.
The speech is expected to focus on Trump’s “historic accomplishments in eight months, including the ending of seven wars and conflicts,” according to his spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt. He’s expected to talk about that broader agenda on what will presumably be a sh-pand-whole-plate-sounding New York visit. During the course of this visit, he will participate in several multilateral and bilateral meetings.
Multilateral Meetings and Global Engagement
During his time in New York, Trump will attend his first multilateral meeting. He’ll meet with counterparts from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. The goal of this convening is to encourage discussion and collaboration between these countries on mutual interests and issues of common concern.
After the multilateral talks, Trump has a number of bilateral meetings lined up. These have already resulted in discussions with the UN Secretary-General, heads of state from Ukraine, Argentina, and members of the European Union. Every special meeting is a chance—particularly one on the world stage—for Trump to focus on concrete benefits, like firming up collaboration in specific areas of mutual interest.
Beyond these one-on-one engagements, it will be on this global stage that Trump will air his grievances from the floor of the United Nations. His address to the General Assembly will touch upon how he perceives “globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order.” This claim is in line with his longstanding animus to international institutions and their utility.
Reception for World Leaders
Tuesday night, Trump will hold a welcome reception for more than 100 heads of state and government. This year’s event will once again deepen the diplomatic relationship and provide a fertile ground for productive dialogue on the world’s most urgent challenges. The reception serves as a platform for informal exchanges among leaders, setting the stage for more formal discussions in subsequent meetings.
Trump’s itinerary is largely filled with exclusive high-level engagements. There’s no meeting yet planned between him and new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This absence points to a growing diplomatic void as allies of the US and China alike try to forge relations amid an increasingly competitive geopolitical landscape.
Palestinian Statehood and Regional Concerns
Trump’s visit comes during a historic time for Palestinian statehood. He did not immediately react to the decision by U.S. allies Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom to formally recognize Palestinian statehood. Leavitt noted that Trump “feels this does not do anything to release the hostages [in Gaza], does nothing to end this conflict and bring this war to a close.” She added that “frankly, he believes this is a reward to Hamas.”
As Trump prepares for his address and meetings, many observers are keenly watching how his actions may influence U.S. foreign policy and relationships with global partners.
