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UN Security Council
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
By Catherine Putz
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is making the full five-state tour.
Why Rex Tillerson Must Bring Up Human Rights on His First Asia Trip
By John Sifton
As Rex Tillerson prepares to head to China, Japan, and South Korea on his first major trip, he can't forget about human rights.
UN Again Takes Up North Korea's Human Rights Abuses
By Cholpon Orozobekova
North Korea's human rights situation is highlighted at the UN Security Council and in a recent UN report.
Will New UN Sanctions Change North Korea's Path?
By John Power
The UN praises the latest "comprehensive" sanctions, but experts aren't as optimistic.
North Korea Nuclear Test Drives Home Need for UN Reform
By K.S. Venkatachalam
In its current form, the United Nations has proven incapable of solving pressing security issues.
Is China Finally Fed Up With Kim Jong-un’s North Korea?
By Theresa Lou
What explains Beijing’s acquiescence to unprecedented sanctions at the UN Security Council?
China Will Invite Syrian Government, Opposition for Peace Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
China appears ready to play a more active role in the Syrian peace process.
The Global Politics of Human Rights in North Korea
By Jack Hands
The UN is forcing the DPRK’s abysmal record higher up the international political agenda.
Abe Outlines Why Japan Should Join the UN Security Council
By Shannon Tiezzi
In his speech before the UN General Assembly, Abe made the case for Japan to join the UN's major decision-making body.
Why Kazakhstan Is Running for a Non-Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council
By Erlan Idrissov
No UN member state from Central Asia has ever sat on the UNSC. Time to correct this oversight.
How the Iran Deal's 'Snap Back' Mechanism Will Keep Tehran Compliant
By Ankit Panda
Should the need arise, the United States can put all UN nuclear-related sanctions back in place against Iran.