Is the UN the Right Place to Talk About Climate?
Like Bonn, the UN has its limitations.
Can a Security Council ‘Coalition of the Unwilling’ Defy Washington’s Sanctions Crusade?
Sanctions don’t work. Diplomacy does.
Housing is a Human Right
Self-righteous human rights attacks on other countries don’t help mask glaring needs at home, particularly food and shelter for millions.
U.S. Lawmakers Support Illegal Annexation
By supporting Morocco’s illegal annexation of Western Sahara, the Senate is establishing a dangerous precedent in international relations.
The State of the World’s Women
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day: the good, the bad, and the potentially ugly.
Let’s Sign the Tobacco Treaty
Smoking prevention is fundamental to the long-term efficacy of the health-care system at large.
Piracy Redux
The military response to the Somali pirates has only increased their asking price.
‘Going Local’ in Afghanistan
A response to David Castonguay’s In Praise of Warlords.
War Crimes in Sri Lanka
It’s time to hold those responsible for last year’s blood-bath in Sri Lanka accountable for their war crimes.
UN Note: The Missing U.S. Ambassador
The UN voted on the Goldstone Report last week. But where was U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice?
UN Report Misleading on Afghanistan
A new report gives the impression that the opium trade is the main reason why the Taliban are gaining in strength, absolving the United States and NATO of their own responsibility in fomenting the insurgency.
Talking Points: The Midwest, Mideast, and a New Book on Afghanistan
The dangers of another, even greater, U.S. escalation in Afghanistan are rising; the continuing war in Iraq is exploding anew; the possibilities-but-still-dangers in U.S. engagement with Iran remain hopeful but tense; and U.S. diplomatic engagement in the Middle East is still designed to fail.
Cuban Embargo: Nothing Succeeds Like Failure
Will Obama follow precedent when it comes to Cuba?
Lords of Misrule
Let the games begin.
UN Body Backs War Crimes Charges on Israel Hamas
US threw a protective arm around Israel, but failed to stop the UN Human Rights Council from endorsing accountability efforts.