In a fractured world, what role can the UN General Assembly play?

UNGA is the biggest diplomatic event of the year, but critics question whether it can make progress on major issues.

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023 [Eduardo Munoz/Reuters]
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023 [Eduardo Munoz/Reuters]

From ‘The Great Fracture’ to Ukraine to migration, a look at the ins and outs of the UN General Assembly.

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In this episode: 

  • Mike Hanna (@mjahanna), Al Jazeera senior correspondent

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This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat, Miranda Lin and our host Malika Bilal. Ashish Malhotra and David Enders fact-checked this episode.

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Source: Al Jazeera