Author Archives: Mark Leon Goldberg 
What Samantha Power Will Mean to the UN
The celebrated journalist may move to Turtle Bay
Arms Trade Treaty: Open For Business
63 countries signed up within the first 24 hours.
5 Shocking Human Rights Abuses Exposed By UN Syria Report
The human rights situation in Syria has spiraled out of control.
How Michael Douglas’ Cancer Revelation Could Change the World
If even he can get cancer from HPV, will we see more support for global programs?
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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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