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Who gets a veto is critical to reforming UN Security Council

Time to get creative — and not just in expanding permanent members

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Global Crises

How Hans Blix fits Gaza and Ukraine into 'A Farewell to Wars'

Despite the raging conflicts, a recent book from the former UN diplomat sees society evolving away from violence

The IAEA is readying to censure Iran. It shouldn't.
Middle East

The IAEA is readying to censure Iran. It shouldn't.

Tehran deserves to be admonished over its nuclear activities, but doing so now would be a strategic misstep

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'

Pressure on Biden for Gaza ceasefire appears to be working
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Pressure on Biden for Gaza ceasefire appears to be working

The US allowed a UN resolution demanding a cessation of hostilities to pass, signaling that the president is starting to match rhetoric with action

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Why US ceasefire proposal failed at UNSC

Russia and China vetoed language which did represent a shift for Biden — but the devil is in the details