U.S.–Iran Tensions: Diplomacy Must Deliver More Than Words
Following recent developments and the UN spokesperson’s briefing, I believe the central message is clear: diplomatic channels between the United States and Iran must remain open amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The UN expressed serious concern and emphasized the importance...
The UN’s Next Leader Must Be Chosen for Independence, Not Convenience
The contest over who will become the next secretary-general of the United Nations is often presented as a question of personalities: Which...
Guterres Calls for Women’s Equal Role in Peace Efforts, Urges Funding and Protection
UNITED NATIONS — UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger action to ensure women help shape peace negotiations, warning that lasting stability depends on their meaningful participation.
Speaking at the Security Council’s October 27 meeting on women, peace and security,...
The US and the UN: A $725 Million Payment That Reveals a Deeper Institutional Rift
The proposed $725 million U.S. payment to the United Nations is important, but its real significance goes beyond the money itself. It reflects an unresolved question at the center of the...