United States
Using Oral History to Track Climate Change in the American West
A Native American geologist uses memories of tribal elders to trace the effects of climate change.
President Obama Wishes You a Happy UN Day
An official proclamation from the White House!
A UN Perspective on the Gates-Panetta-Petraeus Shift
Presumably, after serving several years in various top positions in Washington, Leon Panetta understands how the imbalance between defense and civilian national resources undermines American long term security interests. But I do wonder if he’ll be as forceful an advocate for the cause as Robert Gates.
The Real Harm in Denying the UN Access to Bradley Manning
By denying Mendez access to Bradley Manning, the United States not only looks like it has something to hide about the treatment of this one individual, but it is undermining the entire system of international human rights monitoring.
Feeding Revolution
Keeping Libyan rebels fed is one way the United States can advance the cause of anti-Qaddafi forces.
Where is US Foreign Aid Going?
The Obama administration rolls out a brand new website that tells Americans exactly how the U.S. foreign aid budget is spent.
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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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