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 relationship between Washington and the international organization: Is the United States trying to repair the...
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 candidate has the diplomatic experience, political...