Tag: Gro Brundtland
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Fear and Festivity at the UN in New York: Støre and the Diplomacy Rush
Inside the UN High-Level Week: Chaos, Diplomacy, and Daily Life The United Nations headquarters sits like a fragile centerpiece on the East River, its walls echoing with the rhythm of a world in motion. Each September, diplomats, heads of state, journalists, protesters, and lobbyists converge for the annual high-level week. This year, the backdrop is…
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Fear and Feasting in New York: A Week at the UN General Assembly
Fear, Feasts, and Front-Row Diplomacy: Inside the UN General Assembly Week New York in September is a city of sirens, security checks, and a palpable sense that the world is watching. The annual gathering around the United Nations Headquarters, known as the high-profile week, brings together diplomats, heads of state, journalists, protestors, and lobbyists. This…