Interviews
UN Dispatch Podcast: What’s Behind the Rebellion in the Central African Republic?
I speak with Louisa Lombard, the Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Geography, University of California at Berkeley who explains the roots of this conflict and what the international community can do to help mitigate this crisis.
DRC Peace Deal. Is this a Big Deal? The Twitter Interview
I just interviewed Dr. Laura Seay, Assistant Professor of political science at Morehouse College about the new framework peace agreement for the DRC, signed between several countries in the great lakes region of Africa yesterday.
Making Amends for Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan
Civilians harmed by Afghanistan’s security forces rarely receive assistance of any kind. Why that might soon change. A UN Dispatch interview.
UN Dispatch Podcast: How to Accelerate Progress on Women and Children’s Health
With me today is Dr. Tore Godal, a luminary of the global health movement who currently serves in the office of Norway’s Prime Minister. We discuss why it is that progress has been slower on women and children’s health compared to other MDGs, and what is being done to boost progress.
Podcast: “The Silent Malnutrition”
I speak with Adrianna Logalbo of the Future Fortified Campaign abou the challenge of micronutrient deficiency and what is being done to tackle this problem around the world.
What to Expect from President Obama’s Mission to Burma
For the first time ever, a sitting American president will visit Myamnar. On the eve of this historic trip, I caught up with Jim Della-Giacoma of the International Crisis Group to discuss the profound changes underway in Myanmar and what the United States can do to keep the country on the path of reform.
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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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