U.S. President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. His speech comes as world leaders confront significant crises, including the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Many are questioning whether the United States, under Trump's "America First" foreign policy, is still willing to take a leadership role in global matters.

Since taking office in January, Trump has significantly altered U.S. foreign policy. He has cut foreign aid, imposed tariffs on various countries, and fostered a complex relationship with Russia. Despite these changes, he has attempted to address some of the world's most challenging conflicts, though with limited success.

Approximately 150 heads of state and government are expected to speak at the assembly this week. Trump is scheduled to be the second speaker after the session begins at 9 a.m. EDT (1300 GMT). His address comes eight months into a second term characterized by substantial aid reductions, raising humanitarian concerns and casting doubt on the future of the U.N. In response, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is working to cut costs and enhance efficiency within the organization.

While White House officials have not disclosed specific details about Trump's speech, planning documents indicate that the administration intends to propose significant restrictions on asylum rights. This would involve requiring asylum-seekers to seek protection in the first country they enter, rather than allowing them to choose a destination.

Trump and Guterres are expected to meet formally for the first time since Trump resumed office. Trump has previously described the U.N. as having "great potential" but has criticized it for not effectively assisting in peace negotiations.

The General Assembly convenes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas nears its second anniversary on October 7. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the assembly on Friday. Recently, numerous world leaders have expressed support for a Palestinian state, a significant diplomatic shift that faces strong opposition from Israel and the United States. The current Israeli government has stated there will be no Palestinian state as it continues its military operations against Hamas in Gaza, following a deadly attack on October 7, 2023, that resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 Israelis.

Israel's military actions in Gaza have drawn widespread international criticism, with local health authorities reporting over 65,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict escalated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are also scheduled to speak at the General Assembly. Trump is expected to meet with Zelenskiy on Tuesday, as well as hold bilateral discussions with Argentina's Javier Milei and a multilateral meeting with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.