United Nations Security Council Fails To Renew Western Sahara Mission
Competing UN resolutions for the Western Sahara peacekeeping mission failed, leaving the mandate's future uncertain.
Global Governance at a Crossroads: Security Council Paralysis and Financial Instability Mount
As world leaders criticize the UN Security Council for its systemic paralysis, the organization faces an additional, immediate threat of financial collapse due to unpaid member dues.
UN Sanctions Monitoring on Iran Stalled by Russian and Chinese Vetoes
Russia and China have blocked a US-backed UN resolution that sought to establish a team of experts to monitor international sanctions against Iran.
UN Secretary-General Urges Security Council Reform Amid Global Geopolitical Gridlock
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for urgent Security Council reform, citing geopolitical divisions and the violation of international law as causes for institutional paralysis.
Guyana’s Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett Emerges as Frontrunner in UN Leadership Race
Guyana’s UN Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett has taken the lead in the second round of straw polls to select the next UN Secretary-General.