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MENASource

Sep 21, 2017

The unfolding UN failure in the Yemen war

By Afrah Nasser

Despite the two previous unsuccessful attempts to pass a draft resolution to establish a UN independent international investigation commission into possible Yemen war crimes, sixty-seven Human Rights groups recently initiated another call demanding the establishment of the inquiry commission. The call for a commission is unlikely to be successful, but if it is formed it […]

International Organizations
Politics & Diplomacy

UkraineAlert

Sep 12, 2017

Russia’s Peacekeeping Proposal in Ukraine Is a Sham

By James J. Coyle

Russia has introduced a United Nations draft resolution for peacekeepers in Ukraine amid acclaim by German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel and the chairman of the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe (OSCE). On its face, this would appear to meet a long-standing demand of the government in Kyiv and mark a reversal of Russia’s […]

International Organizations
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 12, 2017

Ullman in UPI: Democracy at Risk in United States, Great Britain

By Harlan Ullman

Read the full article here.

International Organizations
Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Apr 19, 2017

Roundtable with UN Special Representative for Somalia Michael Keating

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, April 19, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an expert’s roundtable with Michael Keating, special representative of the UN secretary-general for Somalia and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. Somalia recently concluded its presidential selection process, and now faces the challenge of completing a constitutional review and finalizing details for […]

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East Africa

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2017

NATO Fights to Close the Gender Gap

By Teri Schultz

United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325, adopted in 2000, had high hopes. Recognizing that women and children are the worst affected by armed conflict, the measure urged member governments and the UN itself to include more women in decision making and operations. It also “called on all parties to armed conflict to protect women and girls […]

International Organizations
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 15, 2017

Hellyer in the National: US Block on Fayyad Makes a Grave Statement

By H.A. Hellyer

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Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Feb 3, 2017

Slavin Joins KCRW to Discuss US-Iran Relations

By Barbara Slavin

Listen to full interview here.

International Organizations
Iran

New Atlanticist

Jan 17, 2017

Samantha Power Outlines Russian Threat to the United States, Rules-Based Order

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The United States’ Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, on January 17 described Russia as a “major threat” facing the United States and the rules-based liberal world order, and cautioned Americans against allowing Moscow to divide them in the face of this threat. “Our values, our security, our prosperity, and our very way of […]

International Organizations
Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Dec 30, 2016

Wyne in War on the Rocks: Thirteen Developments that Defined 2016

By Ali Wyne

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Africa
European Union
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Feb. 5, 2015

NATOSource

Nov 15, 2016

NATO Secretary General: ‘Europe has to do More, Europe has to Step Up’

By Jens Stoltenberg, NATO

A stronger NATO-EU cooperation will also strengthen the European defence and I welcome the decision made yesterday by the defence ministers and foreign ministers of the EU on the implementation of security and defence of the global strategy

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