United Nations

  • Jan 18, 2018
  • 6 min read

International ocean management debates will swell

A new international deal is sought on biodiversity conservation at sea

United Nations
  • Jan 17, 2018
  • 2 min read

US funding cut could hurt Palestinians and neighbours

The Trump administration has slashed allocations to the agency assisting Palestinian refugees

United States
  • Jan 15, 2018
  • 2 min read

Migrant pressures threaten Colombia’s security

Many Colombians feel a sense of fraternal solidarity with Venezuela, but rising migrant numbers will test their patience

Colombia
  • Jan 8, 2018
  • 2 min read

Yemeni rivals will seek victory, not compromise

The UN is launching a new peace push, amid intensified fighting and advances by the Saudi-backed government

Yemen
  • Jan 5, 2018
  • 7 min read

US Jerusalem move could risk South-east Asia security

The US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is having worldwide fallout

United States
  • Dec 22, 2017
  • 2 min read

Efforts to improve Israel’s image will hit limits

Results of the UN General Assembly Jerusalem vote show that the premier's regional tours bought him little support

Israel
  • Dec 21, 2017
  • 2 min read

US aid cut-off would be damaging overseas

The US government faces a revolt at the UN today over Washington’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

United States
  • Dec 20, 2017
  • 2 min read

Damascus could take gradual control of aid access

Humanitarian organisations can still send in supplies without government permission -- but the climate is changing

Syria