The UN Can’t Stop Gaza From Being a Hostage to American Power The UN Can’t Stop Gaza From Being a Hostage to American Power
The dismissal of the Security Council’s cease-fire resolution shows why the world can no longer look to Washington as the arbiter of a rules-based order.
Apr 2, 2024 / Samer Badawi
Don’t Believe the Hype—Biden’s Israel Policy Hasn’t Changed Don’t Believe the Hype—Biden’s Israel Policy Hasn’t Changed
The decision to let a UN cease-fire resolution pass has been hailed as a dramatic turning point. It isn’t.
Mar 27, 2024 / Aída Chávez
Jonathan Glazer on Gaza and the Holocaust Jonathan Glazer on Gaza and the Holocaust
Jewish self-defense or universal rights?
Mar 19, 2024 / Barnett R. Rubin
Time Is Running Out to Stop the Carnage in Gaza Time Is Running Out to Stop the Carnage in Gaza
Given the toll from bombing and starvation, Gaza will soon become the world’s largest unmarked grave. The US has to power to force Israel to change course—but will it use it?
Mar 6, 2024 / James Bamford
The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA The Biden Administration Joins Israel’s War on UNRWA
Following Washington’s lead, key US allies have cut funding for the United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine—making them all complicit in genocide.
Feb 28, 2024 / Phyllis Bennis
UNRWA’s Demise Would Be Catastrophic for Gaza UNRWA’s Demise Would Be Catastrophic for Gaza
The evidence that led to the suspension of aid to the relief agency is questionable. The disaster that would befall Palestinians if it goes away is not.
Feb 12, 2024 / Louis Charbonneau
Why a UN Human Rights Adviser Quit Over Israeli War Crimes Why a UN Human Rights Adviser Quit Over Israeli War Crimes
Craig Mokhiber explains why he resigned from his UN post with a letter accusing the organization of failing to stop an unfolding genocide in Gaza.
Jan 18, 2024 / Q&A / Laura Flanders
The UN Climate Conference Finally Names the Culprit, Fossil Fuels—but Is It Enough? The UN Climate Conference Finally Names the Culprit, Fossil Fuels—but Is It Enough?
Not demanding a “phase out” of fossil fuels—which over 140 nations at COP 28 pushed for—and or detailing how to transition—leaves the agreement without teeth.
Dec 19, 2023 / Tina Gerhardt
How BRICS Countries Help to Define a Truly New World Order How BRICS Countries Help to Define a Truly New World Order
Its upcoming summit will reveal its growing power.
Jun 27, 2023 / Helena Cobban
After 12 Years, Syria Joins the Arab League After 12 Years, Syria Joins the Arab League
Will regional reconciliation provide a chance for de-escalation and end a damaging civil war?
May 23, 2023 / Helena Cobban