The Guardian: UN's 70th general assembly: the greatest political show on earth
Eyes are on Vladimir Putin as Russian president attends event for the first time in more than a decade, joining more than 150 world leaders in New York.
In geopolitics, this is the greatest show on earth. For the best part of a week, the world’s leaders – more than 150 of them – will mingle, bargain and argue over the state of the world at the UN general assembly in New York.
For much of the proceedings, “show” is the operative word. When the presidents and prime ministers mount the green marble podium, there will be a strong element of theatre. They will be playing to different galleries, declaiming their positions to their peers in the chamber, but also to domestic audiences.
WNU Editor: For diplomats (both active and retired) .... this is a must see event.
3 comments:
WNU,
It's been a long time since I've been interested in what was being said down at Turtle Bay, tomorrow might be different. Got any clue on the schedule of speakers? Almost as exciting as when Fidel wore his .45 on his hip during his remarks to the General Assembly.
I watched the blood moon tonight and I'll be paying really close attention to the GA tomorrow.
Try this James
http://gadebate.un.org
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