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Arguably one of the most far-reaching geopolitical meetings of 2026 has taken place in Glasgow. The media wasn’t covering political conversations. No published lists of diplomatic attendees were released. No acute crisis or emerging conflict triggered it. Yet it drew high-ranking delegates from more than 70 nations.
Shirley Tian, an Edinburgh student and Chief of Staff at Shasha Network, reflects on her journey from an international upbringing across diverse education systems, to speaking at the United Nations and empowering African youth.
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