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New‑Year address urges governments to shift spending from war to poverty relief
Public address · December 29, 2025
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Summary
An unidentified speaker urged global leaders to prioritize people and the planet over military spending, citing $2.7 trillion in global arms expenditures and calling for renewed commitment to peace and poverty reduction in 2026.
An unidentified speaker delivered a brief New Year’s address on Jan. 1, 2026, urging world leaders to shift resources away from military spending and toward poverty reduction and climate action.
The speaker opened by saying the world "stands at the crossroads," warning of "chaos and uncertainty," rising conflict, climate breakdown and "systemic…
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