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Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors

Ogata Sadako’s Spirit is Desperately Needed to Help Syria’s Earthquake Survivors

By Muhammad Bakr Ghbeis
Japan is in a unique position to help in the aftermath of the one of this century's worst natural disasters.

UN Security Council Adopts Rare Resolution on Myanmar

UN Security Council Adopts Rare Resolution on Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
UNSC 2669 expressed the council's "deep concern" about the actions of the country's military government, and called for an immediate cessation of violence.
China, Russia Again Veto UN Statement on Myanmar Conflict

China, Russia Again Veto UN Statement on Myanmar Conflict

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.K.-drafted statement expressed its concern about the country's growing humanitarian crisis and the "limited progress" on an ASEAN peace plan.

Can the UN Push Afghanistan and the Taliban Back to the Negotiating Table?

Can the UN Push Afghanistan and the Taliban Back to the Negotiating Table?

By Catherine Putz
If the path to peace in Afghanistan is via negotiation, the Taliban don’t seem to be keen on taking that road.

The US and China at the UN: Global Diplomacy

The US and China at the UN: Global Diplomacy

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jeffrey Feltman.

UN Security Council Condemns Military Takeover in Myanmar

UN Security Council Condemns Military Takeover in Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.N.'s top body condemned the military's seizure of power without explicitly calling it a "coup."

India’s Recent UN Victories Are Not Necessarily at China’s Expense

India’s Recent UN Victories Are Not Necessarily at China’s Expense

By Arkoprabho Hazra
Beijing’s heft at the U.N. is unlikely to help India’s ambitious multilateral reforms agenda.
Analyzing Kazakhstan’s First Tenure at the UN Security Council

Analyzing Kazakhstan’s First Tenure at the UN Security Council

By Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
As the first Central Asian state to sit on the UNSC, what did Kazakhstan achieve?

Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?

Why Did Nehru Want the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations?

By Nabarun Roy
What history tells us about India’s support for the PRC in the 1950s.

US North Korea Policy After the Olympics

US North Korea Policy After the Olympics

By James J. Przystup
A closer look at Washington’s policy options after the likely expiry of the Winter Olympic truce.

Kazakhstan Wins Seat on UN Security Council

Kazakhstan Wins Seat on UN Security Council

By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan beat out Thailand for a non-permanent seat on the security council.
New Sanctions on North Korea Target Loopholes and Elites

New Sanctions on North Korea Target Loopholes and Elites

By Catherine Putz
The most stringent measure mandates the searching off all ships coming from North Korea.

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