Cutting UN Funding is Like Punishing Madison Square Garden When the Knicks LoseThere is word that Congress may threaten to withhold dues payments to the United Nations over the vote last month...
The Obama Administration Exit Memos Worth Your TimeAs the transition from the Obama to Trump administration looms, key agencies and cabinet posts are releasing exit memos detailing...
These Stories, Crises and Provocations Will Drive Diplomacy at the UN in 2017On the line with me to preview the big stories, ideas, trends and crises and provocations that will set the...
Here’s the latest data on Global Development AssistanceLots of data for global development nerds to chew over. “Final data from OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) member countries...
Poll: The UN is More Popular with Americans than Donald Trump (and even Barack Obama)New research from bi-partisan polling firms shows that the United Nations is quite popular with Americans — more popular, in...
11 Stories that Will Drive the Global Agenda in 2017These are the trends, events, elections and happenings that will drive the global conversation in 2017. Welcome to our annual...
Don’t Conflate the 15 Member Security Council with the Entire Work of the United NationsThe vote today at the Security Council to castigate Israel over its settlement activity has ushered a torrent of criticism....
What Russia WantsRussia has successfully influenced the election here in the United States in its favor. It’s side is winning the war...
A Rare Moment of Bi-Partisan Consensus in WashingtonAmidst all the partisan rancor in Washington, it’s a small miracle when any key piece of legislation is passed. For...
