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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.
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.