Biden Urges Leaders to Stand By Alliances in His Final UN Speech

President Joe Biden defended his efforts to build coalitions to address global challenges, urging allies to continue that work even as conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East place fresh strains on alliances during his final address at the United Nations General Assembly.

Biden pitched collective action to address a wide range of emerging global concerns and argued that his efforts to strengthen and expand international institutions had paid dividends, despite the turmoil.

“Many look at the world today and see difficulties and react with despair. But I do not. I won’t. As leaders, we don’t have the luxury,” ...