Catherine Defontaine

Catherine Defontaine is a Spring 2013 Nation intern. She focuses on security and peace-related issues, as well as African and French politics. Her work has appeared in French magazines.

After Years of Pressure, the UN Adopts an Arms Trade Treaty

After Years of Pressure, the UN Adopts an Arms Trade Treaty After Years of Pressure, the UN Adopts an Arms Trade Treaty

But will weak protections against human rights abuses undermine the treaty’s intent?

May 7, 2013 / Catherine Defontaine

The Development Agenda: An Interview With UNDP Administrator Helen Clark

The Development Agenda: An Interview With UNDP Administrator Helen Clark The Development Agenda: An Interview With UNDP Administrator Helen Clark

Clark discusses the work of UNDP, the launch of the 2013 Human Development Report in Mexico, the Millennium Development Goals and the many challenges that the UN will face in the f...

Apr 12, 2013 / Catherine Defontaine

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