Security Council

Security Council

The Security Council Votes on an ICC Resolution on Syria. But To What Effect?

A double veto is cast

France Takes the Lead on CAR. But this Will Be Much Different than Mali

Like in Mali, France will play an outsized role in the international efforts to bring some stability to the Central African Republic. The Security Council resolution, passed unanimously this morning, gives the French forces a very expansive leeway to support...

Saudi Arabia’s Big Security Council Blunder

Why Saudi Arabia's rejection of a UN Security Council seat was a mistake

Worthwhile French Initiative

French foreign minister Laurent Fabius has a bold proposal for Security Council reform

How the Security Council is Inching Toward Ending Syria’s Civil War

With a call for greater humanitarian access to Syria, Security Council unity is holding.

Security Council Tries to Seize the Moment in Push for Syria Aid Access

The Australians press for humanitarian aid.

Intervention Against Syria Would Be Illegal (Though Not Necessarily Unjustified)

There will be a price to pay for undermining the Security Council.

Samantha Power Debuts At the Security Council

The new US Ambassador is in the house.

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.

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