Israeli-Turkish Relations Deteriorate Despite UN Study
Once allies, the nations are at each other’s throats after an international report shared the blame for the flotilla raid.
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Palestinians Resist Pressure on Statehood Bid
Despite a last-minute attempt at negotiation by the United States, the Palestinians are determined to seek recognition at the UN.
The Future of the UN Trusteeship Council
Is a body designed to shepherd former colonies to independence still useful in an era of sovereign nation states? Possibly.
Is the World System Changing?
Could the wars and unrest in the Middle East herald a shift in the international order?
Hamas, Fatah Working Together
After four years of division, the Palestinian electorate is reunited.
UN Report: Palestinians Ready for Statehood
According to a recent United Nations study, Palestinians are quite capable of administering their own affairs.
The Goldstone Report, Two Years Later
Richard Goldstone retracts a central claim of his UN report but Israel and Hamas remain responsible for investigating war crimes.
Many Uncertainties About Libyan Intervention
While military operations over Libya have begun, many questions about the campaign are still waiting to be answered.
Security Council Authorizes Libyan No-Fly Zone
The United Nation Security Council convenes in New York to approve the enforcement of a no-fly zone over Libya.
Washington’s Strange United Nations Veto
The United States condemn Israeli settlement activity yet block a resolution condemning it.
Israeli Settlement Activity Illegitimate: Clinton
Yet the United States veto a resolution condemning Israeli settlement construction.
India’s New Prominence Among United Nations
While India becomes a nonpermanent Security Council member this year, its influence in the United Nations is fast expanding.
US Set to Expand Drone Strikes in Pakistan
With no sustainable alternative for fighting terrorism in Pakistan, the United States seek to expand their drone program into Quetta.
The Upcoming Iran Meeting of December 5
Western powers and Iran agree to talk on December 5. But what topics will be up for discussion remains unclear.
Mahmoud Abbas Speaks at the United Nations
In his General Assembly address, the Palestinian Authority President appeared to have little faith in the ongoing negotiations with Israel.