A diplomacy special: the 81st UNGA, the Urban 20 Summit and lobbying in lobbies

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Sep 21, 202633:54News & Politics

Leaders of the world flock to New York for the 81st edition of the United Nations General Assembly. Then: are US sanctions any more effective, or ethical, than military might? Plus: mayors of the world gather to swap urb...

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