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After the G20, Can India Make Progress on UN Security Council Reform?

After the G20, Can India Make Progress on UN Security Council Reform?

By Rajeev Agarwal
It's the holy grail of Indian diplomacy, and the prospects look brighter than ever before.

Did Mongolia Give up on Winning a UN Security Council Seat?

Did Mongolia Give up on Winning a UN Security Council Seat?

By Ulrika Möller and Julian Dierkes
Any mention of Mongolia's candidacy was notably absent from President Khurelsukh’s U.N. speech. Does that pave the way for Japan to win a nonpermanent seat in the U.N. Security Council?
China Hopes UN Meeting Spurs India-Pakistan Talks on Kashmir

China Hopes UN Meeting Spurs India-Pakistan Talks on Kashmir

By Associated Press
A UN Security Council meeting called by Beijing to address the Kashmir issue was held on Wednesday.

Myanmar’s ‘Genocidal Acts’ Demand UN Action

Myanmar’s ‘Genocidal Acts’ Demand UN Action

By John Sifton
The UN was founded 73 years ago in large part to address mass atrocities like those committed against the Rohingya.

South Korean President Moots UN Security Council Sanctions Relief for North Korea

South Korean President Moots UN Security Council Sanctions Relief for North Korea

By Ankit Panda
The South Korean president makes clear that sanctions relief should be considered to encourage North Korea's denuclearization.

Indonesia’s Chance to Advocate Maritime Security Issues on the Security Council

Indonesia’s Chance to Advocate Maritime Security Issues on the Security Council

By Pandu Utama Manggala
Indonesia has won a seat at the UN’s top body. Time to make good use of this chance to advance maritime security.

Central Asian States Step Up Afghan Diplomacy

Central Asian States Step Up Afghan Diplomacy

By Catherine Putz
Led by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, Central Asia is taking a more active role in engaging with Afghanistan.
UN’s Futile Effort to Engage Myanmar on the Rohingya Crisis

UN’s Futile Effort to Engage Myanmar on the Rohingya Crisis

By Lau Seng Yap
The United Nations Security Council decides to increase pressure on Myanmar, but it won’t have much of an impact.

On Asia: An Interview With UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

On Asia: An Interview With UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

By Maurits Elen
Unity in the UN Security Council is key to solving Korean crisis, says Guterres ahead of ASEAN Summit.

The Inherent Dangers of the US Proposal to Legalize Interdiction of North Korean Ships

The Inherent Dangers of the US Proposal to Legalize Interdiction of North Korean Ships

By Mark J. Valencia
Why do Washington's attempts to push for interdiction make other countries uneasy?

UN Security Council Adopts New Sanctions After North Korea's Sixth Nuclear Test

UN Security Council Adopts New Sanctions After North Korea's Sixth Nuclear Test

By Ankit Panda
The new sanctions encompass a cap on fuel exports to the rogue state.
Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?

Update: Will Kazakh and Kyrgyz Troops Keep the Peace in Syria?

By Catherine Putz
The story continues to develop with denials, open doors, and the tangled web of international diplomacy.

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