UN Chief Warns of Global Power Struggles and Calls for Unity

U.N. Secretary-General Guterres urges leaders to address power imbalances, climate crisis, and AI risks amid global tensions.

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September 23, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has sounded the alarm on growing global divisions, warning that the world is at a critical juncture where cooperation or further fragmentation will define the future.

In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for leaders to tackle pressing challenges such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and rising inequality. He criticized the increasing concentration of power among nations, corporations, and machines, urging a return to international law and collective action.

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Guterres called for an end to conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, Sudan, and Myanmar, and urged a focus on dialogue and peace. He also highlighted the climate crisis as one of the most significant intergenerational power imbalances, stressing that the world must act decisively to prevent irreversible damage.

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