Mark Leon Goldberg | Podcast Host, Author, Editor

What An “Interpol Red Notice” Actually Means

I am probably the only full time blogger to ever have worked at Interpol headquarters, so it behooves me to explain the "Interpol Red Notice," which is the mechanism through which the Swedish government is requesting the arrest and extradition of Jullian Assange for sex crimes.

5 Ways To Make A Difference on World AIDS Day

I snapped this picture outside of the White House last night. It looks like the Obama's are getting into the spirit. But even if you are not the leader of the free world, here is how you might get involved today.

Will the Central African Republic Arrest Omar Al Bashir Tomorrow? UPDATE: Trip Cancelled!

Why Belgium might be the deciding factor in whether or not Sudan's indicted president is able to visit the Central African Republic tomorrow without fear of arrest. UPDATE: French diplomatic pressure forces Bashir's trip cancelled.

How Much Is 50 Million Lives Worth? Actually, $7.4 Billion

A new report from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs surveys fourteen global humanitarian crises and finds that $7.4 billion could save 50 million lives.

Is the United States Spying on Americans at the UN?

Former National Security Advisor and current UNICEF director Anthony Lake is one of several high ranking Americans at the United Nations. Is the United States collecting intelligence on them, too?

America’s Well Intentioned Spy Activities at the UN (Wikileaks)

One memo on American intelligence gathering activities at the United Nations, revealed by Wikileaks, suggests a strongly progressive agenda for American engagement at the UN.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

There is more to today than sleeping in or shopping.

The UN’s Big Problem in Haiti

The perception that the UN brought cholera to Haiti is now firmly embedded in the media narrative. Why that's problematic for the UN, the United States, and the Haitian government.

How will the Security Council Respond to the Yeonpyeong Shelling?

The degree of action that the Security Council takes mostly depends on how far China is willing to go. Two recent debates at the council suggest a way forward.

What An “Interpol Red Notice” Actually Means

5 Ways To Make A Difference on World AIDS Day

Will the Central African Republic Arrest Omar Al Bashir Tomorrow? UPDATE: Trip Cancelled!

How Much Is 50 Million Lives Worth? Actually, $7.4 Billion

Is the United States Spying on Americans at the UN?

America’s Well Intentioned Spy Activities at the UN (Wikileaks)

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The UN’s Big Problem in Haiti

How will the Security Council Respond to the Yeonpyeong Shelling?

UNAIDS and the Millennium Villages

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 5 – Bathing in Yakawlang

Embedded With Afghan Civil Society – Part 6 – The Legacy of War Crimes

The Obama Agenda at the United Nations

Author Mark Leon Goldberg