Syria
Syria: How the Blast in Damascus May Affect Diplomacy in New York
News is coming quickly from Syria. What we know so far is that 1) four top Syrian officials were killed in the attack. 2) Syrian rebels have claimed credit for it. These developments in Damascus come as the Security Council has been mired in tense and intense negotiations back in New York.
Can Syria’s Civil War Be Contained to Syria? Probably Not
The regional mess that Kofi Annan and others have warned might befall the Levant should the Syria civil war continue to fester is closer to reality than we might realize.
Crucial Syria Meeting in Geneva
Foreign Ministers, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, are gathering in Geneva tomorrow for what is arguably a last chance effort to forge a political or diplomatic de-escalation of the Syria crisis.
Why the UN Syria Mission is Stuck
The mission’s mandate expires on July 20. There is word that the Security Council will decide next week on what to do with the 300 observers in country. The status quo cannot be maintained.
How YOU Can Help Suffering Syrians Caught in Conflict
I have been asked by readers and friends how they can help Syrian citizens caught up in this crisis. Here are two good options to help those helping Syrians.
Understanding China’s Angle on Syria
China’s support for Security Council action on Syria is as crucial as Russia’s. So what is the hangup?
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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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