Tag "UN"
The fate of the Falklands: an uncertain future
As the implications of Brexit continue to unfold, the tiny island chain known as the Falklands has once itself seen it’s British sovereignty questioned.
UN “game changing” arms crackdown in Libya
The UN Security Council voted to implement a wider arm embargo on Libya to mitigate the risk of weapons reaching radical Islamist terrorist groups
Haiti’s electoral imbroglio: once again, no vote
Haiti’s presidential and legislative run-off elections were postponed for a fourth time, and the provisional government currently in place will last longer than the original 120 days accorded on 5
Czech Republic renaming has real economic costs
Recent efforts in the Czech Republic to rebrand the country as Czechia will only cause confusion for businesses, advertisers, and investors alike.
Why more UN sanctions on North Korea won’t matter
Competing global interests and North Korea’s economic isolation make UN sanctions ineffective as Pyongyang continues as it always does, and deja vu reigns. Last week, the United Nations Security Council
Middle East and North Africa in 2015: A Year in Review
As the sun sets on 2015, the MENA region continues to suffer from political instability, regional insecurity, and a weak economic climate. It has been five years since the Arab
What we can expect from COP21
Following the Paris attacks, the UN’s upcoming Climate Change Conference has been maintained. Commonly described as critical for climate efforts on political agendas, it might be more efficient in raising
Violence in Central African Republic hinders development
The Central African Republic (CAR) has endured multiple civil wars spawning many anti-government militias. Elections have been postponed indefinitely, as Bangui descends into ethno-religious violence. CAR’s long-running civil war can
The Venezuela-Colombia border crisis heats up
As Venezuela confronts significant economic problems ahead of elections in December, President Maduro has tried to divert attention by creating a conflict with neighboring Colombia. As a result, economic and political
Will new NGO law in Cambodia curtail foreign investment?
The Cambodian government recently announced plans to revive controversial nongovernmental organization (NGO) legislation that would seriously curtail the activities of NGO groups. Confronted by domestic and international backlash, the legislation