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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

Fixing the rules-based order: Start with the UN
Global Crises

Fixing the rules-based order: Start with the UN

The US must learn to walk the walk when it comes to international laws and norms. It can start here.

US should let Haiti reclaim its democracy
North America

US should let Haiti reclaim its democracy

Haitians have a history of coming together to resolve crises — Washington's meddling is just getting in the way

Mapping it: Global South states charging war crimes in Gaza war
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Mapping it: Global South states charging war crimes in Gaza war

An increasing number of countries are leading or supporting cases in international courts, further isolating Israel and US

Red Sea is today's arena for clash of African-Arab power politics
Middle East

Red Sea is today's arena for clash of African-Arab power politics

This didn't start with Gaza. The last decade has been a rollercoaster of hope and horror for the peoples here