Monthly Archives: February 2012
3 Thoughts On the White House Budget Request
The White House released its 2013 budget request. What this means for the US-UN relationship, global health priorities, and the legacy of Hillary Clinton.
UPDATE: Why A Peacekeeping Mission to Syria is a Bad Idea and Non Starter
The Arab League has called for a joint Arab League-United Nations peacekeeping mission for Syria. This is a bad idea and won’t go anywhere…for now.
Round 2 at the UN. Arab League taking the fight for Syria to the floor of the General Assembly
After twin vetoes in the Security Council, it looks like the Arab League hasn’t given up on the United Nations. Reports have been trickling out today that the League of Arab States may push for a new resolution to be taken up in the General Assembly
Crisis in the Sahel (Video)
Some stunning images from the front lines of the world’s next big humanitarian crisis.
Social Media 4 Social Good: ‘Hip Helps. But Relevant Matters’
An insider discusses how social media can be harnessed for global change.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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