Biden Takes Center Stage at UNGA as Macron and Other Leaders Absent

President Joe Biden is set to dominate the upcoming U.N. General Assembly gathering as several other world leaders, including those from China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and France, are expected to skip the event. Their absence presents an opportunity for Biden to improve America's image with less-powerful countries and woo them away from China and Russia. The U.N. forum is crucial for many developing nations to plead their case before major powers, and their absence may indicate a shift in preference towards other multilateral venues. However, the U.S. believes the U.N. gathering remains relevant and important for discussing critical issues.