Asia-Pacific
China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
Beijing is not going to put itself in a position where it loses access to Iranian oil, nor will it support a UN call for force
May 16, 2026
united nations
Global Crises
Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win.
Budget shortfalls could force the organization to move closer to the communities that it's meant to serve
May 11, 2026
North America
Throwing thousands more soldiers at Haiti will not solve this crisis
But the UN and US never seem to learn. There have been numerous cycles of peacekeeping and police missions there. Here's why they don't work.
April 30, 2026
Middle East
Israel accusing Iran of lawbreaking is the height of hypocrisy
After years of flouting the UN and Geneva Conventions Israel suddenly has an attack of legal propriety now that it is on the receiving end
March 20, 2026
Global Crises
How Trump's Board of Peace is set up for a multibillion dollar fail
A vague mandate and pay-to-play model suggest it'll become a bloated boondoggle in search of an expanded mission lacking full international legitimacy
February 19, 2026
Global Crises
We're burying the rules based order. But what's next?
Great power rivalry may actually make multilateral reform more rather than less likely. Here's how.
February 11, 2026
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