UN Again in the Crosshairs
With the Republicans back in control of the House, the United Nations is again in the hot seat.
Waste at the UN?
A new leaked memo criticizing Ban Ki Moon and UN corruption scores some points but it is largely wide of the mark.
Israel to Let the UN in…or Not?
The country just agreed to let the UN conduct an investigation of the flotilla attack. But don’t get too excited.
60-Second Expert: Ban Ki Moon and R2P
The UN secretary general has taken a forceful position on the Responsibility to Protect doctrine.
Ban Ki Moon and R2P
The UN secretary general has taken a forceful position on the Responsibility to Protect doctrine.
What To Do Now in Georgia
It’s time for the UN to step up to the plate and help resolve the conflict.
U.S. Steps Up Efforts to Prolong Iraq Occupation
UFPJ Talking Points #59: U.S. trying to “legalize” permanent occupation of Iraq; Shifting discourse on Israel-Palestine
Free Trade Follies
Although Iraq is the defining foreign policy issue so far in the presidential race, China will no doubt be smuggled into the election through this rather stark contrast between the Republicans and Democrats over trade.
Second Thoughts
George W. Bush has probably pushed more people to the left than Noam Chomsky.
Ban Ki Whom?
Ban Ki Moon’s first six months as UN Secretary General have registered on the low decibel end of the scale.
United Nations v. United States
In the longstanding battle between U.S. domination and UN independence, it’s 2 ½ points for U.S. domination versus just 1½ for UN independence.