Obama’s UN Speech. Watch all the UNGA Speeches Live Mark Leon Goldberg September 23, 2010Watch all the speeches live today. President Obama is scheduled to speak third (after Ban Ki Moon and Brazil.) Full schedule of speakers.
Obama’s Speech to the UN MDG Summit Mark Leon Goldberg September 22, 2010The Obama administration took the opportunity of the President's speech to the MDG Summit to roll out elements of its new Global Development Strategy. This includes one seemingly minor bit of bureaucratic reshuffling that could have a major impact on US foreign policy.
The Most Important Thing Happening in All the World Today is Happening Now and You can Watch it Live Mark Leon Goldberg September 22, 2010It probably won’t draw the same amount of media attention as predicable rants by various global despots, but one gathering today holds more potential to change the lives of millions of the most vulnerable people around the world than any UN meeting in a long time.
A Conversation with Asst Sec of State for International Organization Affairs Esther Brimmer Mark Leon Goldberg September 22, 2010I sat down with Dr. Esther Brimmer Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Affairs. I met Dr. Brimmer at the Waldorf Astoria-- Foggy Bottom's Manhattan headquarters for the week.
Hillary Clinton’s “Clean Cookstoves” Announcement, Explained Mark Leon Goldberg September 21, 2010At the Clinton Global Initiative this afternoon, Hillary Clinton explained how improving the health and welfare of millions of people in the developing world could be as simple as changing the kind of stove people use to cook dinner.
Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle on CARE’s $1.8 Billion Committment to the MDGs Mark Leon Goldberg September 21, 2010Dr. Gayle explains the significance of the commitment and explains why "scaling up" is an important buzz word this week; we also discuss the role of international NGOs like Care in Pakistan flood relief efforts. Have a listen.
MDG Summit: Live Mark Leon Goldberg September 21, 2010Watch heads of state, foreign ministers and other dignitaries address the Millennium Development Goals summit from the floor of the General Assembly. The first session began at 9 am EST. Afternoon session begins at 3pm.
What’s Topping Obama’s Agenda at the United Nations Mark Leon Goldberg September 20, 2010President Obama will be in New York for three days, starting Wednesday. Where he will be going, who he will be meeting, and one big event that is surprisingly off his schedule.
Watch it Live: Social Good Summit Mark Leon Goldberg September 20, 2010I'm at the Mashable 92Y Social Good Summit, hosted by our friends at the UN Foundation. This afternoon, panelists will include the actor Edward Norton, Ted Turner, and a number of amazingly inspirational people.
