The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly saw leaders from across the globe gather to discuss pressing international challenges. Mexican Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena, President of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan were among those who delivered impactful speeches on a range of topics.
The United Nations headquarters during the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Mexico’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Alicia Bárcena addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. President of the Marshall Islands Hilda Heine addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.
Four generations after World War II ended, the challenges of the 21st century and — of late — the rising tide of populism have led many to conclude that old models of multilateralism aren’t working. But even leaders who still believe thatis ultimately the most effective and most secure way to do things lamented, one after another, that they are still waiting for the emergence of such a fresh approach.
This is where most conversations about multilateralism tend to end up. The very things that make it strong — many voices, many backgrounds, many diverse priorities — also make it, and the United Nations itself, almost impossible to wrangle. Many speakers this week have seized upon precisely that kind of modernization across the board — what Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the president of Guyana, called “enlightened multilateralism.” To nations like his, that notion would represent a more substantive inclusion, a world in which they are not simply partners but equal partners — not just being a member of the club of nations, but helping to run the clubhouse.
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