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UN’s Amina Mohammed on the “rebirthing" of global cooperation
World Bank & IMF Meetings

UN’s Amina Mohammed on the “rebirthing" of global cooperation

At the 2026 World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed says that diplomacy remains the UN’s primary tool for mitigating conflict as tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East.

Who’s negotiating with Iran to keep trade moving?
Quick Take

Who’s negotiating with Iran to keep trade moving?

In this Quick Take, Ian Bremmer breaks down the high-stakes dynamics around the Strait of Hormuz as Iran tightens control.

Preparing the workforce for AI
Commission on the Status of Women

Preparing the workforce for AI

How will artificial intelligence reshape the global workforce, and who will be ready for it? Speaking at the United Nations, Doreen Bogdan-Martin said the rapid growth of AI will transform jobs worldwide, making large-scale workforce training essential. “We’ve seen estimates that 170 million new jobs will be created; maybe 90 million jobs will be lost,” she said. “So how do we ensure that we’re prepared?”

Expanding AI access worldwide
Commission on the Status of Women

Expanding AI access worldwide

Could AI deepen global inequality or help close the gap? Lisa Monaco, President of Global Affairs, Microsoft, says it all comes down to trust. She argues that “people won’t use technology that they don’t trust,” especially as geopolitical tensions raise concerns about the reliability and resilience of digital infrastructure.

How can we fix the AI divide?
Commission on the Status of Women

How can we fix the AI divide?

AI is moving fast, but not everyone is moving with it. Inside the UN, global leaders debate how to close the widening AI divide.
Artificial intelligence isn’t just about innovation. It’s about access, infrastructure, and whether the benefits of a transformative technology will be shared or concentrated.

Live premiere from the United Nations | Global Stage | “The AI Divide: From Warning to Action" | Wednesday, March 25th at 12pm ET | gzeromedia.com/globalstage | Global Stage GZERO Microsoft
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Watch today's Global Stage live premiere from the UN on 'The AI Divide'

Watch a recording of today's live premiere of our Global Stage panel, “The AI Divide: From Warning to Action,” where we convened a panel of experts and policymakers at the United Nations to discuss AI equity and responsible deployment.

A general view of U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 20, 2026.
What We're Watching

Top US court deals major blow to Trump, UN reports of “genocidal intent” in Sudanese town, Washington inches closer to Iran strikes

In a massive blow to US President Donald Trump’s trade and foreign policy agenda, the US’s top court ruled that the president overstepped his authority when he used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs. The decision was 6-3.

The power of women leaders in global decision-making & peacebuilding
Munich Security Conference

The power of women leaders in global decision-making & peacebuilding

On the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Annemarie Hou, Executive Director of the United Nations Office of Partnerships, joined Tony Maciulis to discuss the power of women leaders in global decision-making.

​The World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters is seen in Geneva, Switzerland, January 28, 2025.
Analysis

America’s WHO exit leaves a leadership vacuum

Seventy-eight years after helping found the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States has formally withdrawn from the agency, following through on a pledge President Donald Trump made on his first day back in office.

Rebeca Grynspan on reforming the UN for a new era
Abu Dhabi Global AI Summit

Rebeca Grynspan on reforming the UN for a new era

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan argues that reform must begin with recognizing how much the world has changed since 1945.