France
Will Aid Get a Boost from Europe’s New Financial Transaction Tax?
Several European countries may adapt a new Financial Transaction Tax by January 2014. That could be a big boon for international health and development.
“La Guerre au Mali”: Why the French Public Supports the Intervention…So Far
In a rare show of national unity, the French are rallying behind President François Hollande’s decision to intervene militarily in the Malian conflict. Here’s a look at the historical and political forces at play.
How the International Plan for Mali Went Astray
This was not how the international intervention in Mali was supposed to go down.
French Military Deploys to Mali: What’s Next?
Mali formally requested military assistance from France. This morning Francois Hollande obliged.
How the USA Prevented a Rush to War In Mali
For the mission to be successful, AFISMA needs to be equipped and well trained; the Malian army needs to regroup; and Malian politics needs to stabilize.
Mali Asks ECOWAS For Military Support – Not An Intervention
Dioncounda Traore, the interim president of Mali, requests ECOWAS military assistance: logistics, training, equipment, aerial support – but no ground troops.
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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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