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Sierra Leone came to the United Nations Security Council ready to change the system. Instead, it found itself learning just how resistant the system is to change. The small West African country took its seat as an elected member of …
As Russia assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for October, some of its top diplomats recently praised United States President Trump while scorning Moscow’s European neighbors. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s permanent representative …
The monthly rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council provides countries with the opportunity to spotlight issues most important to them. As South Korea assumes the role this September, it will convene a high-level debate on artificial intelligence. The …
As Panama assumes the helm of the United Nations Security Council for August, its top envoy is placing maritime security squarely on the global agenda while carefully avoiding conversation that might further strain its relationship with the United States over …
The United Nations Security Council is being increasingly criticized for failing to bring peace to many conflicts raging worldwide today. As the monthly rotating president of the UN’s most important body, Pakistan is gambling on the “peaceful settlement of disputes” …
The Guyana delegation to the United Nations is building a strong alliance with Africa through the country’s two-year term on the Security Council. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s permanent representative to the UN, counted enhancing the Afro-Caribbean alliance as one of her …
As Greece assumes the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in May, its permanent representative to the UN, Evangelos Sekeris, told PassBlue that the country’s ambition this month is to be a “bridge builder” in a sharply divided …
France leads the United Nations Security Council in April as its relationship with its oldest ally, the United States, feels more fragile than ever. America’s tariffs, Russia’s continuing invasion in Ukraine and even the Gaza war have pitted France and …
Denmark will lead its United Nations Security Council rotating presidency by focusing on peace as tensions mount over negotiations in the Russia-Ukraine war and as the fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza faces possible collapse. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen …
China is focusing on strengthening multilateralism as the United States seems to be jettisoning such international collaboration. Fu Cong, the Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Feb. 3 that China would lead a conversation on multiparty cooperation …
Algeria will be presiding over the fate of the Syrian caretaker authority, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), regarding the possible delisting of the group from the United Nations Security Council’s terrorist list. Amar Bendjama, Algeria’s permanent representative to the UN, said …
A top United States envoy to the United Nations says his country’s support for Israel has existed across White House administrations and will not change even with a Trump-led government in Washington. Israel is a democratic ally of the US …
Britain’s first outing with the media as it takes on the monthly presidency of the United Nations Security Council reflected the country’s shift in rhetoric on Gaza. Experts say, however, that the UK’s Western alliance would trump the government’s historical …
Switzerland will highlight the longstanding women, peace and security resolution as chair of the United Nations Security Council in October to remind member states of their commitment to the landmark agenda item. Its main goal is to ensure the equal …
September is the most intense month for the United Nations as world leaders gather to discuss global burning issues and recommit to the organization’s founding principles. Slovenia, a country of approximately two million people in Central Europe, is presiding over …
