New York City
takes center stage in global diplomacy this week as world leaders convene for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The annual meeting, regarded as the preeminent diplomatic gathering of the year, brings together presidents, prime ministers, and foreign ministers from across the globe to debate pressing issues and set the tone for international relations in the year ahead.
Among the most closely watched attendees are U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose actions often draw scrutiny at the Assembly
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also expected to attend, as is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Topics expected to dominate the week include conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, global economic stability, climate change, and the role of emerging technologies in international security.
Behind the scenes, bilateral meetings are likely to carry as much weight as the speeches delivered from the UN podium, as leaders seek to broker deals, ease tensions, and reinforce alliances.
The world’s attention turns once more to the question of whether the UN can foster cooperation in an era of growing geopolitical divides — including the war in Ukraine and Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
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