More: United Nations
The Ghost of ‘We the Peoples’: Trump’s UN Speech and a Strained World Order
“We the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war…”
Those opening words of the UN Charter were...
As Iran Sanctions ‘Snap Back,’ the West Scrambles for a New Strategy
The re-imposition of U. N. sanctions on Iran, lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal, has prompted Western powers to rethink their strategy for managing...
UN Reimposes Arms Embargo, Sanctions on Iran
The United Nations has reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran after Britain, France, and Germany accused Iran of violating a 2015...
The High-Level Charade: Why Summits Talk More Than They Solve
The United Nations General Assembly marked the 80th anniversary of its establishment in September 2025, and reforming the Security Council in addition to financial...
UN Budget Cuts Spare Senior Staff, Hit Lower Ranks Hard
The United Nations is preparing to slash its 2026 budget by 15%, but the burden will fall disproportionately on lower-ranking staff. A draft plan...
Trump Was Right About the UN. Your World Order Is Over.
The United Nations General Assembly’s 80th session was meant to be a sombre assessment of a world on fire. The Sustainable Development Goals are...
Aid cuts are threatening a generation of children’s access to education
Authors: Dr. Faiza Hassan and Petra Heusser*
The foreign aid cuts that have dominated global headlines this year are not just statistics – they have...
Trump Defies World on Palestine, Threatens Russia in UN Speech
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U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a wide-ranging speech at the UN General Assembly, warning Russia of potential tariffs if it continues its war...
U.S. and Israel Stand Alone as World Embraces Palestine
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In a significant challenge to long-standing U.S. and Israeli policy, a coalition of world powers, led by France and Saudi Arabia, will convene...
The UNSC and the Unspoken War of Resolutions: The Moroccan Sahara Example
As the Security Council prepares to deliberate on the Moroccan Sahara, it is increasingly evident that the issue transcends the mere mechanics of diplomacy....