It’s Security Council Election Time at the United NationsBy the end of the week, there will be five new members elected to the United Nations Security Council. On...
A Mostly Symbolic Vote on Palestine’s Status at the UNOn Friday, May 10, the General Assembly will hold a vote on Palestine’s bid to become a full member of...
Sudan’s Most Horrible YearThe single largest humanitarian crisis in the world turns one year old today. Since a full-scale civil war erupted in...
Why We Need a Permanent Global Citizens’ AssemblyBy Aishwarya Machani Never before have more people had more opportunities for political expression. 4.2 billion people worldwide will have...
Will the Gaza Ceasefire Resolution Make a Difference?The Security Council finally passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution was crafted by the...
How Iran Views Conflict in the Wider Middle EastTo understand any country’s foreign policy you need to understand domestic political dynamics. So what is driving Iranian decision making...
Ending UNRWA Funding is Tantamount to Regional EscalationThere is drama in the United States Senate. Yesterday, Senate Republicans rejected a national security bill (that they helped write!)...
Suspending Funding to UNRWA Will Only Make Things WorseThe accusations that 12 UNRWA staff members participated in the October 7 terrorist attacks are serious and credible. The New...
Airstrikes in Yemen Won’t Stop Houthi Attacks in the Red SeaThe United States and the United Kingdom have launched missile strikes in Yemen against Houthi targets responsible for attacks on commercial shipping...