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World’s Toughest Job: Live at UNGA81

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Foreign Policy and the United Nations Foundation are hosting a live podcast taping at UNGA81 in New York on September 22, discussing what the incoming UN Secretary-General should prioritize amid geopolitical division, unresolved wars, and the organization's financial troubles. The event includes registration forms, sponsor logos, and companion sessions on women's issues, energy, and technology.

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