Why have some nations developed while others struggle?

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Why have some nations developed while others struggle? (2026, September 24). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/24/why-have-some-nations-developed-while-others-struggle?traffic_source=rss

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At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), representatives from Iran, Syria, and Kenya discussed how war and injustice have hindered development in their countries. The article notes it has been 40 years since the UN declared access to development as a universal right, yet this goal remains unachieved for many nations. Al Jazeera's Mohammad Qasem provides commentary on why some countries continue to struggle despite international efforts to promote global development.

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At the UNGA, representatives from Iran, Syria, and Kenya discussed how war and injustice have hindered their nations' development despite the United Nations recognizing development as a right 40 years ago. According to Al Jazeera's Mohammad Qasem, many countries are still struggling to achieve this basic right due to ongoing conflicts and systemic issues.

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Al Jazeera’s Iran Kenya Syria UNGA

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It’s been 40 years since the UN recognised development as a right, but as Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Qasem explains, that’s not happening for everyone.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-24

2026-09-24 · Al Jazeera

Why have some nations developed while others struggle? · assertive framing

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Why have some nations developed while others struggle? asserted

others → develop → ?

At UNGA, Iran, Syria and Kenya have highlighted how war and injustice have skewed global development. asserted

war → highlight → development

It’s been 40 years since the UN recognised development as a right, but as Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Qasem explains, that’s not happening for everyone. asserted

that → recognise → everyone