Behind the UN Curtain: What Every American Should Know About the UN General Assembly’s Language and Lies

Each September, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) convenes its High-level Week, drawing presidents, prime ministers, and monarchs from all 193 member states for a show of global camaraderie. But beneath the surface of this spectacle lies a complex web of jargon and multilayered diplomacy that too often sidelines America's national interests. What Is Really Happening at the UNGA? The so-called "General Debate" is billed as an international platform for unity under themes like "Better Together," yet it frequently devolves into lengthy speeches filled with grievances and ideological posturing. The voluntary time limits mean some countries monopolize attention while important...