Syrian Chemical Weapons Equipment Destroyed Says Syria
The Syrian regime has declared its ability to make chemical weapons destroyed.
If This Samantha Power Video Is The Next “Big Controversy”, Will It Be The Right Controversy?
Some thoughts on a decade old video in which Samantha Power speculates on actions to take against an unfolding genocide.
Should UN Ambassador Have Cabinet Rank?
David Bosco wonders, “Why is the United Nations Ambassador in the Cabinet?”
Susan Rice To Replace Tom Donilon As National Security Adviser
Denied her chance at being Secretary of State, Susan Rice will be moving to a position that is arguably just as important in shaping American foreign policy.
Syrian Rebels, Not Government, Used Chemical Weapons Says UN
The infamous “red line” may not have been crossed after all. At least not by the Assad regime.
President Obama Capitulates On Freedom Of Speech Before The United Nations
President Obama’s remarks before the United Nations were, at least in one particular part, disappointing.
Robert Mugabe Not UN Tourism Ambassador, A Position That Doesn’t Exist
An Internet meme that Robert Mugabe has been named UN Tourism Ambassador is untrue.
Rick Perry Calls for Syria No-Fly Zone
Rick Perry wants a no-fly zone in Syria to prevent ground forces from harming civilians.
Palestinians Present Statehood Application To United Nations
We may have entered a new and dangerous phase of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
At U.N., Obama Says There Are No Shortcuts To Peace
President Obama explained his position on the Palestinian statehood resolution today, but one wonders if anyone listened.
Palestinians To Go Forward With U.N. Statehood Resolution
Foolishly, the Palestinians are going forward with their effort to get Palestinian statehood recognized by the United Nations.
Syrian Crackdown Continues, International Options Limited
International options with respect to Syria are limited and likely to have little impact on the governments treatment of civilians.
Humberto Leal Garcia Execution and International Law
The US Supreme Court declined to stay the execution of a child raping murderer over a technical violation of a treaty.
