WATCH: Sightline with Tim Marshall on the UN General Assembly

In his latest Sightline, Tim Marshall previews what to expect from this year's assembly in New York

Next week the world's leaders take to the UN stage in New York to — as The National's Tim Marshall puts it — set the world to rights.

The UN General Assembly has a history rife with memorable speeches and tense negotiations. How influential is the UNGA in today's world when it comes to setting the agenda for global affairs?

Watch the latest Sightline video from Tim Marshall above.

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