Arab Gulf States, United Nations Back Yemen’s Hadi
Powers call on the Houthi rebels controlling the capital to stand aside for a transition plan.
United Nations
Report Accuses Assad of Detaining, Torturing Children
A United Nations study uncovers horrendous rights abuses in the Syrian dictator’s prisons.
Condemnations of Syrian War Crimes Have Little Impact
Any proposal to prosecute Syrian officials would probably fail in the Security Council.
In Shocking Move, Saudi Arabia Declines Security Council Seat
The kingdom cites continued killing in Syria and the absence of a Palestinian state as reasons for rejecting a seat.
Iranian Leader Expected to Urge Dialogue in United Nations Address
With an Iranian president intent on diplomacy, there might finally be a chance of defusing the nuclear standoff.
Intense Diplomacy Required to Disarm Assad’s Chemical Arsenal
Russia’s plan to eliminate the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons will only work if the Security Council is united.
Fijian Troops Replace Austrian Peacekeepers in Golan
Austria withdraws from the UN mission because the EU ended its arms embargo on Syria.
United Nations Should Leave French Pacific Islands Alone
France’s “colonies” have no desire to become independent. The UN should stop complaining.
Real Hardship Could Be After United Nations Palestine Vote
Abbas could collapse the peace process if he sues Israel in the International Criminal Court.
Palestinians’ United Nations Push Could Backfire
Israel and the United States can withhold tax revenue and financial aid.
Brahimi’s Syrian Ceasefire Doomed from the Start
Neither side in Syria is prepared to talk in order to resolve the conflict.
Abbas to Push Membership Case at General Assembly
For the second year in a row, Mahmoud Abbas urges improved status for the Palestinians.
Clear and Present Danger: Transnational Crime
Existing state policies are inadequate to fight criminal organizations that ignore borders.
In Syria, United Nations No Longer an Option
After a third veto from China and Russia, the Security Council has ceased to be a viable option to end the violence.
States Dodge “Responsibility to Protect” in Syria
The interests of the nations involved thwart the case for an international responsibility to protect civilians in Syria.