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4 Obstacles to India Joining the UN Security Council
By Dhananjay Tripathi
Despite persistent lobbying, experts say it’s unlikely India will gain permanent membership of the U.N. Security Council anytime soon for several reasons.
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.
How to Deliver Relief to North Koreans Without Lifting Sanctions
By Aaron Arnold
To address the grim humanitarian situation in North Korea, countries should get smart about implementing sanctions, not lift them.
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."
What Does India’s Election as a Non-Permanent Member of the UNSC Mean For Pakistan?
By Umair Jamal
Will Islamabad face consequences at the Security Council with India’s membership?
India Asks China to Avoid Raising Kashmir Dispute at UN
By Associated Press
China's UN ambassador had warned India and Pakistan against escalating their disputes a day earlier.
After US Strike on Soleimani, China and Russia Coordinate at UN
By Ankit Panda
Moscow and Beijing are increasingly taking steps in tandem at the Security Council in responding to U.S. actions.
Report: China, Russia Have Draft UN Security Council Resolution Proposing Sanctions Relief for North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The resolution would relax economic constraints on North Korea.
North Korea Demands US Return Seized Sanctions-Violating Cargo Ship
By Ankit Panda
Pyongyang has slammed the U.S. seize of the Wise Honest as “unlawful robbery.”
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?
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.
China Holds Live-Fire Naval Drills Near Korean Peninsula
By Charlotte Gao
Dozens of missiles, of various kinds, were fired during the drills.
Will the Latest UN Sanctions on North Korea Actually Matter?
By Benjamin Katzeff Silberstein
The sanctions have new scope, but use the same tools. Will implementation be any different?
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
By Catherine Putz
The most stringent measure mandates the searching off all ships coming from North Korea.
Modi, Abe, Merkel, Rousseff Together: G4 to Meet on UN Sidelines
By Ankit Panda
The leaders of the G4 will be back together for the first time in more than 10 years.
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.
North Korean Human Rights Abuses on the Agenda at UN Security Council
By Ankit Panda
Despite Chinese and Russian opposition, the UN Security Council will discuss North Korea's human rights record.
China Taking Action Against North Korea?
State-owned Bank of China makes a move against Pyongyang. Is this the start of a trend?
A Clear and Present Danger
Climate change is the ultimate national security challenge. The UN Security Council must take up this important issue.
UN Sanctions Hit North Korea...Again
Is North Korea’s latest round of brinksmanship going to far?
The Interview: Richard Fontaine & Daniel Kliman
How will the “global swing states” revamp the Bretton Woods and United Nations-led international system?
China: Changing its Tune on North Korea?
China’s approval of stronger sanctions on the DPRK is a positive step — if Beijing itself complies with them.
The Case for Continued Engagement with Iran
Negotiations between Iran and the West have not led to a deal, but engagement is still the most promising way to end the nuclear impasse.
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