UN General Assembly offers chance to strengthen hemispheric security cooperation
World leaders at the UN General Assembly can use this week’s meetings to push for tighter security collaboration among American nations.
During the United Nations High-Level Week in New York, heads of state will convene to explore ways the countries of the Americas can jointly address transnational threats. The agenda aligns with the GA’s theme of restoring trust and delivering results. Advocates argue that a coordinated “Shield of the Americas” could prevent crises before they erupt.
Why it matters
Coordinated security efforts could help prevent cross-border crises before they affect millions.
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