Tag: United Nations
US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood...
This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.
Naked hypocrisy: The US once cited UNSC resolutions to invade Iraq,...
Washington’s hypocrisy on this matter is legendary and stunning.
Empire decline and costly delusions
Historically, declining empires often provoke denials and delusions that teach their people “hard lessons” and impose on them “hard choices.” That is where we are now.
We can end mass atrocities in Gaza and beyond
What can normal people do to end atrocities in Gaza and elsewhere?
Diplomatic tensions rise as Israel counters South Africa’s genocide accusations at...
Amidst tensions, Israel counters South Africa's genocide case at the ICJ. A high-stakes legal and diplomatic battle unfolds, with global implications for justice and human rights.
Coalition of “grassroots diplomats” take the lead on international solidarity with...
Global solidarity rises: activists spearhead campaign for justice in Gaza at International Court.
US intervention in UN resolution escalates Israeli assault on Gaza
The recent escalation in Gaza, resulting from Israel's intensified military actions, has led to a significant increase in civilian casualties and displacement.
Getting serious about halting Israeli genocide
The real disconnect at the root of this crisis is the one between the isolated looking-glass world of U.S. and Israeli politics and the real world that is crying out for a ceasefire and justice for Palestinians.
Nuclear power pushing at the UN’s COP28 Climate Change Conference
In the way of a vested interest, nuclear interests, corporate and governmental, moved in on COP28.
COP28 president challenges science: Claims ‘no science’ behind fossil fuel phase-out
At the heart of the climate debate, COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber's controversial stance on fossil fuels sparks a global outcry, challenging the core objectives of the climate summit.