The world is at a crossroads in 2026.. An international warning rings alarm bells
The Secretary-General of the United Nations called for , on Monday, called on world leaders to give priority to people and .
Guterres said, in a video message: “As we enter the new year, the world stands at a crossroads. Chaos and uncertainty surround us. Divisions, violence, climate collapse, and systematic violations of international law.”
Challenges for the New Year 2026
He added that in 2026, with the continuation of wars in Ukraine and other regions, world leaders must work to alleviate human suffering and combat climate change.
Guterres said: “I call on leaders everywhere to be serious, and to choose people and planet instead of pain.” Criticizing the global imbalance between military spending and funding for the poorest countries.
Global military spending
He explained that military spending rose this year by about 10% to reach $2.7 trillion, equivalent to 13 times the total global spending on development aid, and equivalent to the gross domestic product of the entire African continent.
He added that wars have reached levels that the world has not seen since World War II.
