{"product_id":"a-year-at-the-helm-of-the-un-general-assembly-a-vision-for-the-21st-century","title":"A Year at the Helm of the UN General Assembly: A Vision for the 21st Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this compelling memoir, Ambassador Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Nasser offers a rare inside look at one of the United Nations’ most challenging years. Drawing on his leadership of the 66th General Assembly, he shares candid reflections on global crises, UN reforms, and the pursuit of peace, justice, and sustainable development. Combining diplomatic experience with deep insight, this book is essential reading for anyone passionate about international affairs and global cooperation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis Excellency Ambassador Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, Qatar’s Ambassador, presided over the United Nations General Assembly during a highly eventful year. This book offers a comprehensive account of his role and reflects on key global challenges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Ban Ki-moon, Former UN Secretary-General\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ambassador Al-Nasser provides a sharp insight into the UN General Assembly during one of its most challenging years. The 66th session was packed with activity and obstacles; internally, the UN struggled with long-overdue reforms, while externally it faced crises in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. As an experienced diplomat, he launched several initiatives based on four pillars: peaceful conflict resolution, UN reform and revitalization, disaster prevention and response, and sustainable development and global prosperity. His leadership was marked by a deep commitment to fostering a culture of peace rooted in justice.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— James Hoge, Former Foreign Affairs Editor and Senior Advisor, Teneo Intelligence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is more than a valuable memoir by a distinguished diplomat and thinker; it’s a profound analysis of the world’s most complex challenges. Drawing on the author’s unique expertise, his leadership during the 66th UN General Assembly, and his direct meetings with global and regional leaders, the book covers a broad range of issues—from peaceful conflict resolution and UN reform to sustainable development. It’s essential reading for anyone interested in global politics and the workings of the ‘World Parliament’ during his presidency.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— Vitaly Naumkin, Chair of Global Policy, Moscow State University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HBKU Press","offers":[{"title":"Nassir bin Abdulaziz Al-Nasser \/ 9789927185465 \/ 2025","offer_id":53187657302332,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/7477\/1516\/files\/AYearattheHelmoftheUNGeneralAssembly-AVisionforthe21stCentury_d259274f-1236-41fb-b956-cf225d367f79.jpg?v=1783330719","url":"https:\/\/hbkupress.com\/products\/a-year-at-the-helm-of-the-un-general-assembly-a-vision-for-the-21st-century","provider":"HBKU Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}