Remembering Bogdan Denitch Remembering Bogdan Denitch
He is survived by countless young people who were inspired by his life and politics.
Apr 5, 2016 / Lived History / Ian Williams
Khalilzad: Good News and Bad for UN Khalilzad: Good News and Bad for UN
Zalmay Khalilzad promises be a more effective US ambassador to the UN, but is that a good thing?
Jan 9, 2007 / Editorial / Ian Williams
Annan’s Principled Pragmatism Annan’s Principled Pragmatism
Although Kofi Annan's tenure was shadowed by political catfights, he leaves the United Nations as one of its most successful secretary generals.
Dec 28, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
John Bolton’s Greatest Hits John Bolton’s Greatest Hits
Exactly how much damage did John Bolton do during his tenure at the United Nations? Let us count the ways.
Dec 6, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
Bush Crony to Head UN’s Food Program Bush Crony to Head UN’s Food Program
John Bolton's surprise announcement that a former Washington Times editor will head the UN's World Food Program bodes ill for the idea that competence is more important than politi...
Nov 8, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
Memo to Kerry: Criticize, Don’t Apologize Memo to Kerry: Criticize, Don’t Apologize
John Kerry should stop being nice about the Deserter in Chief. He should be reminding voters that the President who has sent more than 3,000 US soldiers and allies and untold thous...
Nov 3, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
A Devil’s Bargain A Devil’s Bargain
The United States may well have its way and exclude Venezuela from the UN Security Council, in retribution for Hugo Chávez's diabolical roast of George W. Bush. But doesn't ...
Oct 18, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
Ban’s First Challenge? Ban’s First Challenge?
South Korea's quiet-spoken and principled Ban Ki-moon, who has just been nominated to replace Kofi Annan as the UN Secretary General, may find it difficult to confront US unilatera...
Oct 12, 2006 / Editorial / Ian Williams
Low-Key Leader for High-Anxiety Times Low-Key Leader for High-Anxiety Times
South Korean Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moon now has a virtual lock on succeeding Kofi Annan as UN Secretary General. Does he have what it takes to be a mediator between Bush's Washin...
Oct 3, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams
Look East for a New UN Leader Look East for a New UN Leader
The election campaign for the UN's next Secretary General is the most transparent in history, but the politics are as murky as ever. As diplomatic wrangling continues, one thing is...
Sep 29, 2006 / Feature / Ian Williams