Episode Notes:

This week, the U.N. General Assembly came together in New York for its 76th session. World leaders, speaking both in person and remotely, discussed a host of issues facing the planet, including COVID-19 and climate change.

To tell us more, we are delighted to be joined by Richard Gowan, who oversees the International Crisis Group’s advocacy work at the United Nations.

[ 00:43 ] All about Biden [ 02:22 ] Reactions to Biden and Xi speeches [ 05:26 ] Surprises (Taliban and AUKUS) [ 07:44 ] In-person versus remote diplomacy [ 09:36 ] International Crisis Group’s ten challenges for the United Nations