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What makes a UN decision binding?
Global Crises

What makes a UN decision binding?

Experts say the US is hurting its international standing by insisting that a recent call for a ceasefire in Gaza is 'non-binding'

Mapping it: Striking US isolation in UN vote
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Mapping it: Striking US isolation in UN vote

A vast, continuous zone of clear support for a ceasefire is revealed

UN Gaza vote: US isolation in the Global South near total
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UN Gaza vote: US isolation in the Global South near total

Despite differences over Hamas, sentiment against Israel hardening

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Asia-Pacific

What would it take to recognize the Taliban?

At upcoming talks, the UN must condition progress with verified compliance of the new Afghan government’s earlier promises.

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Asia-Pacific

China and India remain neutral, even on Russia annexation

Some had interpreted recent statements to suggest that New Delhi and Beijing were getting fed up with Putin.

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Europe

Biden's UN speech misreads global unity

Attempts to isolate Russia over Ukraine with sanctions that are ultimately hurting the global economy aren't having the desired impact.