Romuald Sciora, director of the Political and Geostrategic Observatory of the United States at the think tank IRIS, warned that Donald Trump’s upcoming speech at the United Nations General Assembly would take a "very aggressive" stance toward the U.S.’s traditional allies. Speaking on September 22, 2026, in an interview with Louise Bernard, Sciora suggested that Trump’s remarks would be aimed at energizing his political base, which has grown more distant from him following a series of international challenges, including the war with Iran and other foreign policy missteps. Sciora pointed out that Trump’s administration, influenced by far-right advisors such as J.D. Vance and Susie Wiles, is moving toward dismantling the multilateral international system that was established after the 2016 U.S. election. This system emphasizes cooperation among nations on global issues, and Trump’s approach favors bilateral agreements—direct negotiations between two countries—instead of working through international organizations or alliances. According to Sciora, the United States is currently experiencing a high level of international isolation. Many countries, including Canada, European nations, sub-Saharan African states, Gulf states, and South Korea, are seeking alternative partnerships due to dissatisfaction with U.S. policies under Trump. Sciora predicted that Trump would highlight perceived successes in dealing with Iran, claiming to have reduced its nuclear threat, and would also mention progress in Ukraine, possibly referencing his contacts with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite these claims, Sciora noted that Trump would likely avoid admitting any failures on the global stage, a pattern he has followed in previous years. While Trump’s approval rating is reported to be around 40%, Sciora observed that this is relatively high when compared to the approval ratings of many European leaders, suggesting that Trump still retains a significant base of support domestically.