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Did Mongolia Give up on Winning a UN Security Council Seat?
September 24, 2021

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
January 16, 2020

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
October 26, 2018

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
October 16, 2018

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
June 13, 2018

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
January 23, 2018

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
November 09, 2017

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
November 08, 2017

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
September 12, 2017

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
September 12, 2017

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?
June 24, 2017

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.
UN Chief Embarks on Central Asia Tour
June 08, 2017

UN Chief Embarks on Central Asia Tour

By Catherine Putz
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is making the full five-state tour.

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