Antony Blinken

The US Rejoins the Paris Agreement; Climate-Related Conflicts; Intrigue With a UN Envoy

February 19, 2021

The United States jumps back into the Paris Agreement; the Security Council tackles climate-security risks (for now); a new UN envoy’s letter from the past returns to haunt him. You are reading This Week @UN, a summary of the most pressing issues facing the organization. The information is gathered from the UN spokesperson’s press briefings, …

Africa, Climate and Environment, General Assembly, Middle East, Secretary-General, Security Council, This Week @UN

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US Recommits to the Human Rights Council; Atrocities in Mali; a New Candidate for the UN’s Top Job

February 12, 2021

by Ivana Ramirez

The US returns to the Human Rights Council; atrocities documented in the Mali conflict; a woman declares her candidacy for UN secretary-general. You are reading This Week @UN, a summary of the most pressing issues facing the organization. The information is gathered from the UN spokesperson’s press briefings, PassBlue reporting and other sources. In …

Gender-Based Violence, General Assembly, Secretary-General, Security Council, This Week @UN, UN Peacekeeping

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6 African Peacekeepers Killed; UN Chief Pursues a Second Term; US Sanctions Houthis in Yemen

January 15, 2021

by Ivana Ramirez

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pursues a second term; a total of six peacekeepers were killed in Mali and the Central African Republic; Britain helps raise $1 billion for the UN’s Covax vaccine program. You are reading This Week @UN, a summary of the most pressing issues facing the organization. The information is gathered …

Africa, General Assembly, Human Rights, Secretary-General, Security Council, This Week @UN, US-UN Relations

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Rights Advocates Rejoice as the New Biden Team Is Assembled

November 23, 2020

by Barbara Crossette

Advice is pouring into President-elect Joe Biden from around the United States and across the world on how to turn around the damage the Trump administration has inflicted in key policy areas. Advocates for public health, women’s rights and a semblance of restored American leadership are among those hoping for quick action starting the …

Africa, Climate and Environment, US Foreign Relations, US-UN Relations

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Susan Rice’s Rise Beyond the United Nations

April 18, 2013

by Patrick Rosenow

JENA, Germany — Many rumors abound regarding the future of America’s top envoy at the United Nations, Susan E. Rice. While she is still working as the United States ambassador to the UN, some media reports are predicting that she will become President Obama’s next national security adviser, succeeding Thomas E. Donilon. As to …

Security Council, US-UN Relations, WORLDVIEWS

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A Millennial UN Staffer Who Is Daring to Run Against Secretary-General António Guterres

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Antony Blinken

The US Rejoins the Paris Agreement; Climate-Related Conflicts; Intrigue With a UN Envoy

US Recommits to the Human Rights Council; Atrocities in Mali; a New Candidate for the UN’s Top Job

6 African Peacekeepers Killed; UN Chief Pursues a Second Term; US Sanctions Houthis in Yemen

Rights Advocates Rejoice as the New Biden Team Is Assembled

Susan Rice’s Rise Beyond the United Nations

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