This year’s high-level debate at the UN
General Assembly
reflected a world
on the cusp of
profound
geopolitical
transformation.
While those
seeking to rule
the world through
military force and
economic dominance
sputtered on about
how oppressed they
are and how
important they are
to global
security, many
delegates called
them out for
talking nonsense
and committing
crimes. While
there is still a
long way to go to
mounting an
effective
collective
resistance at the
state level, it is
significant that
most governments
categorially
denounced
genocide, war
profiteering, and
the rule of force
being imposed over
the rule of law. Read RCW's full report >>
Also check
out:
Our
UN General Assembly High-Level Debate Disarmament
Index,
tracking references
to weapons and war.
The
UN General Assembly First Committee on
Disarmament and
International
Security
begins on Wednesday,
8 October 2025.
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First Committee Briefing Book and
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during the
conference.
(Photo credit:
Ray Acheson)
