As the annual high-level week of the United Nations General Assembly kicks off in New York, hundreds of heads of state and government will gather at the UN headquarters to tackle a growing list of pressing global challenges that have dominated international affairs in 2024. This year’s gathering comes at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension, ongoing humanitarian crises, and stalled climate action, making every bilateral meeting and public address closely watched by policymakers and communities around the world.
What to expect as world leaders descend on New York – and who won’t be there
