Security Council
At the Security Council, Russia (Kind of) Endorses Regime Change in Syria
The Security Council issued a Presidential Statement on Syria today. It amounts to a huge shift in Russia’s stance on Syria.
Engage or Delay, Either Way Russia wins on Syria
There could be more than meets the eye surrounding Russia’s change of heart on supporting Security Council action on Syria.
Ethiopia and Eritrea: At it Again…And No One Seems to Care
The idea of a renewed shooting war between the two should be enough to raise a greater level of concern than is currently being expressed by the international community.
Should the International Community Intervene In Syria, Even Without Security Council Approval?
What does more harm to the liberal international order: violating the principle that only the Security Council can permit the invasion of another country, or letting the Syrian regime flaunt international humanitarian law by continuing its massacre?
UPDATE: Security Council Resolution on Syria Vetoed
After last minute bid for amendment fails, Russia and China veto the Security Council’s draft resolution on Syria.
How Low Can the Security Council Go on Syria?
How diluted can this resolution get and still have a political effect of isolating the Assad regime internationally and emboldening internal dissidents?
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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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