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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.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 26, 2015July 2, 2020

Report Accuses Assad of Detaining, Torturing Children

A United Nations study uncovers horrendous rights abuses in the Syrian dictator’s prisons.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisFebruary 11, 2014July 2, 2020

Condemnations of Syrian War Crimes Have Little Impact

Any proposal to prosecute Syrian officials would probably fail in the Security Council.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisDecember 4, 2013January 1, 2020

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.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisOctober 20, 2013January 1, 2020

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.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisSeptember 23, 2013January 1, 2020

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.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisSeptember 12, 2013July 3, 2020

Fijian Troops Replace Austrian Peacekeepers in Golan

Austria withdraws from the UN mission because the EU ended its arms embargo on Syria.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 19, 2013January 1, 2020

United Nations Should Leave French Pacific Islands Alone

France’s “colonies” have no desire to become independent. The UN should stop complaining.

Nick OttensNick OttensJune 16, 2013July 18, 2020

Real Hardship Could Be After United Nations Palestine Vote

Abbas could collapse the peace process if he sues Israel in the International Criminal Court.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisNovember 29, 2012July 2, 2020

Palestinians’ United Nations Push Could Backfire

Israel and the United States can withhold tax revenue and financial aid.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisOctober 31, 2012November 22, 2014

Brahimi’s Syrian Ceasefire Doomed from the Start

Neither side in Syria is prepared to talk in order to resolve the conflict.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisOctober 27, 2012July 2, 2020

Abbas to Push Membership Case at General Assembly

For the second year in a row, Mahmoud Abbas urges improved status for the Palestinians.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisSeptember 27, 2012December 28, 2019

Clear and Present Danger: Transnational Crime

Existing state policies are inadequate to fight criminal organizations that ignore borders.

Avatar photoSara WestfallSeptember 12, 2012December 31, 2019

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.

Avatar photoDaniel DePetrisJuly 22, 2012January 1, 2020

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.

Avatar photoSean Matthew TuohyJuly 11, 2012November 24, 2021

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