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How Did Asian Countries Vote in the 2025 UN Resolution Condemning Russia’s Ukraine Invasion?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. was a notable flip-flop, for the first time siding with Russia in voting against such a resolution. Were there any notable changes in Asia-Pacific voting?
At UN, Australia’s FM Wong Defends International Institutions at a Time of Crisis
By Grant Wyeth
Wong argued, “We have no option and no excuse but to find a way through our challenges today, immense and intractable as they are.”
Will Central Asia Speak Up? A Look at the Upcoming UNGA Session
By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
Central Asian nations are forming closer alliances with each other in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War, and these efforts are reflected in their recent UNGA speeches.
Moving North Korea Beyond Deadlock at the UN
By John Sifton
With the Security Council at an impasse, the General Assembly should take actions to address the country's escalating human rights and humanitarian crisis.
How Asia-Pacific States Voted on the UN’s Israel-Palestine Resolution
By Shannon Tiezzi
Like the rest of the world, most Asia-Pacific states supported the resolution, making the exceptions especially interesting.
Nine Southeast Asian States Vote to Condemn Russian War on Ukraine
By Sebastian Strangio
Of the 11 nations of Southeast Asia, only Laos and Vietnam abstained from the resolution demanding a Russian withdrawal.
New Zealand’s Ardern Continues Tilt Toward the West at the UN
By Geoffrey Miller
The Russia-Ukraine War was a major dividing line at the U.N. General Assembly, and Ardern largely spoke with those of a similar mindset.
What Did Japan’s Kishida Do at the UN General Assembly?
By Mina Pollmann
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio had a packed schedule on the sidelines on the U.N. General Assembly.
Yoon Suk-yeol’s UN Debut Overshadowed by Japan-South Korea Summit Debacle
By Mitch Shin
Yoon emphasized his support for “freedom” in a U.N. General Assembly address, but most attention focused on the dimming chances of a summit with Japan’s Kishida Fumio.
How Did Asian Countries Vote on the UN’s Ukraine Resolution?
By Shannon Tiezzi
The results make clear the regional differences in attitudes toward Russia.
No One to Speak for Afghanistan at UN General Debate
By Catherine Putz
Who sits at the high table of international politics when the political arena back home is embroiled in unrest or irregular transition?
At UN, Moon Again Calls for Declaration to End the Korean War
By Mitch Shin
Moon wants to lead cooperation among neighboring countries to tackle Korean Peninsula issues, but there is little interest from the other parties.
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