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Diplomacy is returning to New York as the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly’s (UNGA 78) high-level segment commences on 19 September. Over the next two weeks, DW researchers, backed by our AI tool, will embark on a deep dive into policy priorities, discussion framing, and the overall rhetoric of the assembly. In the midst of this diplomatic gathering, it’s essential to look back at the previous year’s discussions to make informed predictions about what digital and non-digital issues will likely dominate the agenda this year.

As evidenced by last year’s assembly report, there is increasing emphasis on digital issues. Year after year, more countries have been addressing these topics, indicating a clear upward trajectory. It is reasonable to assume that this trend will persist, with an even greater number of UN member states discussing digital matters during UNGA 87.