Boris Johnson MP making speech at conference

The transcript covers a range of topics from a conversation at the UN General Assembly, including diplomatic exchanges with the Foreign Minister of North Dakota, cultural observations, and humorous discussions about democracy. It also touches on online privacy and the reactions of diplomats, concluding with reflections on historical changes since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990.

What does the phrase 'hairy eyeball' refer to in the context of diplomacy?

What was the speaker's sentiment about the changes in the world since 1990?