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What to Watch at UNGA 2026: Our Guide to the Biggest Week in Global Diplomacy

The key speeches, storylines, and diplomatic drama we’ll be following this UN General Assembly

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Mark Leon Goldberg
Sep 10, 2026
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Today’s episode of To Save Us From Hell is dedicated to all things UNGA81!

We are just two weeks away from the largest diplomatic gathering of the year, as hundreds of presidents and prime ministers descend on the United Nations for the opening of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In this special episode, Anjali and I preview the speeches we are most anticipating, discuss some notable attendees—and a few key snubs—and lay out why this particular UNGA matters at this particular moment in global politics.

We discuss:

  • The key speeches we will be following

  • The curious case of Canada’s Carney’s conspicuous absence

  • How the Iran War will shape the diplomatic debate

  • What chaos might Donald Trump bring

And much, much more!

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We think this UNGA preview will be helpful to anyone who wants to understand what’s going to happen at the UN this month.

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