These Are the Stories that Will Drive the Agenda at UNGA This Year | To Save Us From Hell

These Are the Stories that Will Drive the Agenda at UNGA This Year | To Save Us From Hell

Author: Global Dispatches September 11, 2025 Duration: 15:59

Hundreds of presidents and prime ministers are coming to the UN for the annual opening of the General Assembly. UNGA officially kicked off on September 9, but the big events—including the parade of speeches from world leaders—begin on September 22.

In this special episode of To Save Us From Hell, Mark and Anjali preview the key storylines, speeches, events, and encounters that will shape the agenda at this, the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. This is always one of our most popular episodes because we bring you a true insider's account of what to watch for at UNGA80. And this year, we're offering a special 40% discount off our regular subscription price so that as many of you as possible can access one of our most anticipated episodes of the year.

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