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UNGA now feels more like theatre than diplomacy, critics say
Original: Walkouts, threats, memes—why the UNGA now feels more like theatre than diplomacy
Commentary argues the UN General Assembly has shifted from serious diplomacy into political spectacle, marked by walkouts, inflammatory threats and viral memes rather than meaningful negotiation. Delegations increasingly perform for domestic and online audiences, the piece suggests, reducing a forum once reserved for statecraft to a stage for confrontation and ridicule. The observation reflects wider frustration with the UN's declining ability to resolve global conflicts.
Why now: Recent dramatic moments at the General Assembly have fuelled debate about whether the UN still serves as a serious diplomatic venue.
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