Most are now aware of Argentina’s new “rock star” president, Javier Milei. Recently, I watched his interview on the Lex Fridman podcast and delved deeper into his story, grand aspirations, and the much-needed injection of his heartfelt dissent into the ideologically saturated forums of the United Nations (UN) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). I don’t agree with all his positions or perspectives, but I can see that his arguably revolutionary efforts will cause necessary ripples of change throughout the world.
It’s increasingly evident that, in the modern era, Western powers have been co-opting well-intentioned organizations like the UN, WEF, and NATO to push globalist, collectivist, and ideological agendas. These efforts often erode national sovereignty, subsuming more and more nations under their umbrellas of influence. Rebels like Milei are directly challenging these powers, speaking truth to authority with a courage that has long been absent. It’s about time someone voiced what so desperately needs to be said.
Milei’s “extreme measures” to reshape Argentina’s economic and political landscape may be controversial, but they also feel essential. He’s no slouch, given his career as an economist and university professor. He knows his material implicitly, having written numerous academic papers and books on the subject. Nations like Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many within the European Union, I believe, are facing similar systemic failures. These failures — marked by growing debt, cronyism, and unsustainable economic policies — are pushing many countries closer to collapse. While large-scale conflict may be absent in many regions, trade wars and sanctions create economic strife. Wealthy, influential nations manipulate energy markets and production, often under the guise of proxy wars like those in Ukraine or the Middle East. Meanwhile, state-sponsored media in the West perpetuate propaganda, misleading the public about the true nature of distant conflicts where hundreds of thousands are fighting and dying for causes far removed from genuine human interests.
This cycle of exploitation and collapse is an old story. It’s embedded in the civilizational patterns we seem doomed to repeat. Now, humanity faces a critical juncture. Will we continue to swallow the lies, propaganda, and narrative manipulations of the powerful? Or will we start listening to dissident voices like Javier Milei, who challenge the status quo? Are we ready to accept responsibility for allowing corrupt political and ideological agendas to wreak havoc, leaving behind only division, despair, and destruction? It seems it’s either that, or uproot and relocate to another country where the sociopolitical momentum is moving in a different direction. It’s not something younger generations may have ever considered, but in recent years, it seems to be gaining popularity, given the rampant migration and forced relocation of countless millions.
We all value freedom, but with every generation, fewer seem to understand the vigilance and effort required to maintain it. The current governance models in nations of the West are deeply flawed, driven by backward, inverted, and unsustainable policies. This truth is evident to anyone willing to look critically at the situation, and it’s deeply unsettling.
Milei speaks powerful truths. His unapologetic critiques of collectivism and globalism cut through the noise, offering a perspective that demands attention. It’s time to listen — and to act.
I’ve included a summary of his UN speech below.
Javier Milei’s Address to the United Nations: An Expanded Vision for Reform
Introduction: A Voice of Dissent in Global Governance
Javier Milei, Argentina’s libertarian president, delivered a fiery and ideologically charged first speech to the United Nations General Assembly. As he began, Milei positioned himself not as a conventional statesman but as an “economist and libertarian” who entered politics to confront “more than a century of collectivist policies that destroyed” Argentina. His address was a stark warning about the UN’s drift from its founding principles and a rallying cry for freedom, sovereignty, and individual rights.
He declared, “I have not come here to tell the world what it should be doing. I have come to tell the world what will happen if the United Nations continues to promote the collectivist policies of the 2030 Agenda.” Milei’s message was clear: the UN must reform or risk further failure in its mission.
The UN’s Founding Achievements: A Legacy at Risk
Milei praised the early decades of the United Nations as a period of unparalleled success in global diplomacy. He noted how the organization emerged from “the horror of the cruelest war in global history” and upheld the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which proclaims that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
He credited this foundation with fostering 70 years of relative peace:
“We moved from two world wars in less than 40 years, which together claimed more than 120 million lives, to 70 consecutive years of relative global peace and stability.”
The UN’s ability to bring together nations with conflicting interests, such as the five permanent Security Council members, was heralded as a monumental achievement. Milei emphasized the significance of trade and economic integration in this era of peace, paraphrasing Bastiat:
“Where trade enters, war does not.”
However, he warned that these accomplishments are now overshadowed by the organization’s departure from its original mission.
Critique of the 2030 Agenda: A Path to Global Collectivism
The centerpiece of Milei’s criticism was the UN’s 2030 Agenda, which he described as a “socialist” and “supranational government program” that undermines national sovereignty and individual freedoms. He argued that the agenda’s policies, though ostensibly aimed at addressing issues like poverty and inequality, instead exacerbate these problems.
Milei declared:
“The 2030 Agenda… violates the right to life, freedom, and property of persons. History has shown that the only way to guarantee prosperity is by limiting the power of the state and defending the right to life, freedom, and private property.”
He was particularly scathing about the economic implications of the agenda, criticizing regulations that hinder developing nations from utilizing their resources and labeling them as a form of economic imperialism. He also attacked “zero-emissions policies” and other environmental regulations as “Malthusian” measures that disproportionately harm poorer countries.
Failures in Human Rights and Sovereignty
Milei accused the UN of betraying its mission to defend human rights, highlighting several glaring contradictions. He pointed to the inclusion of authoritarian regimes like Cuba and Venezuela in the Human Rights Council, saying:
“This same house that purports to defend human rights has included bloody dictatorships in its councils without reproach.”
He criticized the UN for its failure to uphold territorial sovereignty, citing Argentina’s unresolved claim over the Malvinas Islands as a prime example. Furthermore, he condemned the organization’s inability to address pressing global conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which he called “an abhorrent act that has claimed more than 300,000 lives.”
Argentina’s New Direction: A Libertarian Doctrine
Turning to his own nation, Milei declared that Argentina is undergoing a profound transformation underpinned by libertarian values. He outlined the principles guiding his administration:
- Defense of Life, Freedom, and Property: “We believe in the defense of life for all. We believe in freedom of trade for all. And we believe in limited governments for all.”
- Freedom of Expression and Worship: “We believe all citizens are born free and equal before the law, endowed with inalienable rights by our Creator.”
Milei promised that Argentina would abandon its traditional neutrality in global affairs, taking an active role in the defense of freedom worldwide. He described this shift as a return to the essence of the UN’s founding mission: “the cooperation of nations united in the defense of freedom.”
A Call for Reform: Toward an Agenda for Freedom
Milei concluded with a strong rejection of the Pact for the Future, a UN initiative aligned with the 2030 Agenda. He invited nations of the Free World to join Argentina in advocating for a new “agenda for freedom.”
In a call to action, he quoted Thomas Paine:
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”
With his signature phrase, “Long live freedom, God damn it!” Milei underscored Argentina’s commitment to leading this movement for global liberty.
Conclusion: An Unyielding Vision
Javier Milei’s address was a bold indictment of the UN’s current trajectory and a declaration of Argentina’s new role on the world stage. His speech was not merely a critique but a blueprint for reform, calling for a return to the principles of individual rights, national sovereignty, and limited government. By challenging the status quo, Milei positioned himself—and Argentina—as a vanguard for liberty in an era of increasing global centralization.