United Nations
Trump administration may disengage from South Sudan
Washington's relations with Juba have deteriorated over the last year, as a new administration enters the White House
South SudanGlobal humanitarian needs are set to rise in 2017
The UN’s 2017 humanitarian appeal reflects the protracted state of multiple emergencies in the world
InternationalUS policy will threaten the Iran nuclear deal
Both Washington and Tehran have multiple options with the Iran nuclear deal, some escalatory
IranTurning point could follow UN sanctions on Pyongyang
The UN has tightened sanctions once again, but changes afoot in US and South Korean politics concern Pyongyang more
North KoreaA second Yemeni cabinet dashes peace hopes
Huthi/Saleh rebels have formed their own government in the north-west
YemenEconomic warfare in Yemen could boost piracy risk
Malnutrition is rising in the country, and there is a threat to Red Sea shipping
YemenNew Urban Agenda challenges developing cities
UN's Habitat III conference offers an ambitious vision for expanding developing-world cities
InternationalPeacekeeping concerns risk instability in East Africa
Rising insecurity in East Africa is testing the durability of regional peacekeeping arrangements
East Africa