Security Council
Lessons from the UN on the Iraq War
Ten years ago, the US flouted the UN Security Council and invaded Iraq without an international mandate.
Here’s How Bad It’s Gotten Between Russia and the USA When Talking Syria
A tit-for-tat between Moscow and Washington shows how Syria conjures up deep animus at the Security Council.
How the International Plan for Mali Went Astray
This was not how the international intervention in Mali was supposed to go down.
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.
On Gaza, Tough Diplomacy Ahead for USA at Security Council
I have an article in the Globe and Mail today gaming out some scenarios in which a Gaza ceasefire resolution may make its way through the Security Council.
3 Stories To Watch for in Today’s Security Council Elections
Five of the 10 non-permanent member seats are up for grabs in today’s Security Council elections. Here’s what to keep your eye on.
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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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