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After UNGA: How Did Central Asia Address (or Not) the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

After UNGA: How Did Central Asia Address (or Not) the Russia-Ukraine Conflict?

By Bimal Adhikari and Alida Begezhanova
The Central Asian countries are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and it showed in their most recent UNGA speeches.

Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’ 

Unmasking the ‘Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter’ 

By Andréa Worden and Rana Siu Inboden
Despite its name, this group, which includes many of the world's most repressive regimes, is actually a coalition to undermine U.N. principles.
Will Central Asia Speak Up? A Look at the Upcoming UNGA Session

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.

The UN’s Capitulation to the Taliban

The UN’s Capitulation to the Taliban

By Davood Moradian
For decades, the United Nations has failed Afghanistan.

The Doha Meeting: Where Were the Afghan Women?

The Doha Meeting: Where Were the Afghan Women?

By Amina Zurmati and Qudratullah Zurmati
By marginalizing Afghan women, the U.N. risks perpetuating the very injustices it aims to address.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Moving North Korea Beyond Deadlock at the UN 

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.

Why the SDGs Should Be Revised to Meet the Needs of Indigenous Peoples

Why the SDGs Should Be Revised to Meet the Needs of Indigenous Peoples

By Rithy Bun
Indigenous people have unique needs and backgrounds that are overlooked by the 17 targets outlined by the United Nations.
Thailand’s Bid for a Seat on the UN Human Rights Council is Poorly Timed

Thailand’s Bid for a Seat on the UN Human Rights Council is Poorly Timed

By Mark S. Cogan
The diplomatic push has not been matched by sufficient improvements in the country's own human rights record.

Pacific Island States Continue Disproportionate Support of Israel at the UN

Pacific Island States Continue Disproportionate Support of Israel at the UN

By Logan Green
As the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, why were Pacific Island states overrepresented in opposition, abstention, and absence?

António Guterres Should Act on China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs

António Guterres Should Act on China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs

By Omer Kanat
Photo ops with genocidaires discredit his legacy, his office, and the United Nations as an agent of world peace. 

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.
Heyzer’s Exit Marks a Low Point for the UN’s Envoys to Myanmar

Heyzer’s Exit Marks a Low Point for the UN’s Envoys to Myanmar

By Mark S. Cogan
Why the recently departed special envoy should be the last.

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