A ‘High Noon’ Moment for Ukraine A ‘High Noon’ Moment for Ukraine
Stephen Cohen discusses this month's negotiations over the conflict in Ukraine and the current proposal for a Ukrainian federation.
Feb 27, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust? Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust?
Why sending weapons to Ukraine is a reckless idea.
Feb 4, 2015 / James Carden
January 10, 1946: The General Assembly of the United Nations Convenes for the First Time January 10, 1946: The General Assembly of the United Nations Convenes for the First Time
The first UN delegates could bring “any amount and type of baggage they desire,” with one exception.
Jan 10, 2015 / Richard Kreitner and The Almanac
Will Palestine Bring War Crimes Charges Against Israel? Will Palestine Bring War Crimes Charges Against Israel?
It may seem like an obvious step, after joining the International Criminal Court. But the legal and political barriers are formidable.
Jan 6, 2015 / Salma Karmi-Ayyoub
Climate Deniers: Poor Countries Came to Lima for the Money Climate Deniers: Poor Countries Came to Lima for the Money
Advocates for countries most affected by climate change are outraged.
Dec 12, 2014 / Lee Fang
The UN Backs Down a Little, Adds More Women to Its Peacekeeping Panel The UN Backs Down a Little, Adds More Women to Its Peacekeeping Panel
Caving to outside pressure, this week the organization added women to the High-level Independent Panel on UN Peace Operations—but it still falls short of gender parity.
Dec 3, 2014 / Barbara Crossette
Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed? Can a Costly Campaign to Eradicate Polio From Nigeria Possibly Succeed?
Bill Gates and a corps of Western donors are on a mission to rid Nigeria of the crippling virus, but the last cases have been hard to stamp out.
Nov 25, 2014 / Alex Kornblum
How the North Pole Could Become the World’s Next Battlefield How the North Pole Could Become the World’s Next Battlefield
As the climate warms and the ice melts, the Arctic could become the next great theater of global cooperation—or a battlefield.
Nov 14, 2014 / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
Venezuela at the UN, Washington At Bay Venezuela at the UN, Washington At Bay
The US tried to block Venezuela from the United Nations Security Council, and failed.
Oct 20, 2014 / Greg Grandin
Why We Need International Recognition of the State of Palestine Why We Need International Recognition of the State of Palestine
After two decades of sham negotiations, it’s the best way to put pressure on Israel to end the occupation.
Oct 17, 2014 / Mustafa Barghouti