United Nations
Iran oil sector faces slow recovery from sanctions
The framework nuclear deal has increased the prospect of Iranian oil returning to global markets in the coming year
EUPoverty progress in Latin America could be reversed
Slower growth and low commodity prices will put pressure on poverty progress, with many slipping back into poverty
Latin AmericaGlobal drug control norms will shift
The Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem in 2016 will be the scene for a shift in the global drug fight
InternationalLifting arms embargo would exacerbate Libya conflict
The UN Security Council's decision on lifting the arms embrago could alter the course of the Libyan conflict
LibyaPalestinians will refrain from full escalation at ICC
ICC membership is a risky gamble for the Palestinian Authority
Middle EastPalestinians may take Israel to ICC after UN bid
Diplomatic stalemate and rising tensions are leading to increased unilateral measures by Israel and the Palestinians
PalestiniansNew agenda may reinvigorate UN reforms
Timing appears propitious for a renewed push to complete the 'unfinished business' of UN reforms
InternationalSyria, Iraq's humanitarian emergencies will endure
Population displacement has escalated significantly in Iraq and Syria in 2014
Syria