While US presidents have consistently said that a two-state solution is the only way forward to settle Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the US has blocked Palestine from being fully recognized at the UN.
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Australia has backed a move to ensure multinational corporations at least pay some tax in the countries in which they operate, but has baulked at going all the way.
Helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression is not a violation of international law – but Russia might interpret it as escalation.
The evidence suggests that atrocities committed against civilians and communities were indeed intended to destroy an identifiable group.
History is full of examples that show why a ground war in Gaza is a bad idea – but is the Netanyahu government listening?
As the war nears 600 days, there are signs that support for Ukraine could be beginning to waver in some parts.
Halfway to the SDGs’ 2030 deadline, countries have made progress, but most are struggling to meet all 17 goals. The US is no exception.
Thanks to Vanuatu, a vote at the next UN General Assembly could open the floodgates to international climate litigation.
Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
A UN resolution condemning the war passed with an overwhelming majority. But there is little consensus about how to cease hostilities.
It’s more than moral posturing. Resolutions like this have a history of laying the foundation for effective treaties and national laws.
Russia is trying to normalise an international order where might makes right. And democracy and respect for human rights are optional.
UN peacekeeping and security efforts have always been plagued by the Security Council veto. But moves are afoot to solve this problem.
No state in the global community should have to earn Russia’s compliance with the law. If the rule of law is not respected, the entire global community becomes as vulnerable as Ukraine is now.
The resolution is not legally binding, but is an expression of the views of the UN membership.
The question centres on whether Russia legally inherited the permanent seat formerly occupied by the Soviet Union.
Myanmar’s government in exile is courting the international community to try to gain recognition over the military junta. The UN seat could be a key prize in that fight.
When diplomacy is done online, it’s hard to pick up on the gestures and micro-expressions that help create trust.
There could be diplomatic costs to the online UN general assembly.
Peacekeeping had been in decline before COVID-19, but they are vital tools in the UN’s armoury.
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