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President Trump used his speech at the United Nations General Assembly to attack the principles the organization is built on. Does the U.N. stand a chance in a new era of great power rivalry?
Host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR Diplomatic Correspondent Michele Kelemen about what happened this week when leaders from around the world came to New York at a precarious moment for the U.N. And NPR White House reporter Emily Feng explains what to look for during the diplomatic event that overshadowed the U.N. meeting this week: Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit in Washingto
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AI GeneratedThis episode of the NPR Politics Podcast examines the current state of global diplomacy, focusing on President Trump's confrontational approach at the UN General Assembly and his high-profile state visit with President Xi Jinping. The discussion explores the tension between traditional international orders and a shift toward personal, transactional diplomacy and strategic ambiguity.
