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UNSC
June 29, 2016
Kazakhstan Wins Seat on UN Security Council
By Catherine Putz
Kazakhstan beat out Thailand for a non-permanent seat on the security council.
March 03, 2016
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.
September 25, 2015
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.
July 15, 2015
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.
December 23, 2014
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.
May 08, 2013
China Taking Action Against North Korea?
State-owned Bank of China makes a move against Pyongyang. Is this the start of a trend?
March 30, 2013
A Clear and Present Danger
Climate change is the ultimate national security challenge. The UN Security Council must take up this important issue.
March 09, 2013
UN Sanctions Hit North Korea...Again
Is North Korea’s latest round of brinksmanship going to far?
January 26, 2013
The Interview: Richard Fontaine & Daniel Kliman
How will the “global swing states” revamp the Bretton Woods and United Nations-led international system?
January 25, 2013
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.
August 02, 2012
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.
July 24, 2012
Grand Strategy of the Authoritarian Axis: How Will the West Respond?
Recent events – like those in Syria – show increasing coordination among some of the world’s most dangerous states.