United Nations
Clashing ideals to hinder global drug progress
Calls are growing for fresh thinking on global drug policy, but tough strategies look set to stay
InternationalHarder US stance on UN is likely
Trump’s next pick for UN ambassador comes alongside a new foreign policy team that promotes ‘America First’
United StatesIPCC report may boost carbon reduction technologies
A new UN report makes alarming warnings on the need to reduce carbon emissions, and may prompt more action
InternationalYemen’s economic woes will worsen, despite UN efforts
The UN mediator has shifted focus towards stabilising the economy
YemenDuque coca policies will fuel Colombia violence
The president might succeed in reducing Colombia’s coca production, but will inflame its violent criminal dynamics
ColombiaGovernment-Court clash could spark crisis in Guatemala
The president and his government are becoming increasingly belligerent in their attacks on the UN’s anti-corruption body
GuatemalaGlobal pact will elude autonomous lethal weapons
The United States and Russia oppose a ban on such defence systems, while Europe and China support it
InternationalUN-led Yemen peace talks are likely to fall apart
One side has failed to show up in Geneva altogether and is accusing the other of hindering its travel plans
Yemen