UN General Assembly: Leaders address global conflicts, artificial intelligence, climate change

The war in Gaza was a major focus in discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York. More than a hundred heads of state and government leaders took to the podium at the annual high-level talks to debate on issues ranging from climate change to artificial intelligence. Themed “Better Together”, this year marked the 80th anniversary of the founding of the UN, amid growing concerns regarding its efficacy and relevance in recent years. CNA speaks to Francesco Mancini, Vice Dean and Associate Professor in Practice at the NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.