On Syria: How Many Ways Can UN & Annan Say Same Thing but Do Same Nothing?
Later today (May 30, 2012) UN Security Council will meet on Syria for a briefing from Kofi Annan’s Deputy. The Council has already……
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Sudan, South Sudan Sanctions?
UN Security Council adopted a rather direct resolution on Sudan and South Sudan which outlined specific demands of the two countries……
Coup/Rebellion/Famine-What to Do About Mali?
Much talk but little action about the recent coups and Tuareg rebellion in Mali. As is often the case with its former colonies, France……
Yemen-Another Stalled Revolution?
“...to remain committed to the political transition, constitutional order, to play a constructive role in the process and to……
Cyprus Talks Stalled & Will UN Security Council Step in?
Alexander Downer, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus, will brief the UN Security Council this Thursday (March……
"Arria Formula" What is it-Syria From Bosnia?
Someways similar to Syria today, war crimes were being committed against the citizens of Bosnia & Herzegovina in 1992 as newly……
Indonesia UN Peacekeeping Leader
UNSG Ban Ki-moon hailed Indonesia as leader in directly providing troops and supporting peacekeeping missions around the globe. Besides,……
Syria-Will UN Security Council Agree on Resolution?
Best possible now is a rather vaguely worded “Presidential Statement” by UNSC rhetorically endorsing the Koffi Annan Mission as……
Kofi Annan Optimistic, But Too Patient?
"...first objective is for all of us to try and stop the violence, the human rights abuses and the killings and get an unimpeded access……
Syria: Focus on Relief & Crimes at UN Security Council
Debating success or lack thereof of Kofi Annan’s Mission to Syria and the political track could detract from that which perhaps……
Syria: Focus on Relief & Crimes at UN Security Council
Debating success or lack thereof of Kofi Annan’s Mission to Syria and the political track could detract from that which perhaps……
Syria Humanitarian Resolution
UN Security Council debates new draft resolution behind closed doors focused on the dire humanitarian situation-UN Relief Operations……
Moscow Flies-in to Save Damascus Assad
Any help to peace when later today Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to land in Damascus? Not likely, although……
On Syria, It’s China Vote Not Russia that Counts Now!
While Moscow postures this morning, yesterday I witnessed in public and more private settings evidence that China’s envoys are ready……
Debating Syria/Regime Change at UN Security Council?
It may not go fast to resolution, but the discussion is moving in rapid volleys. Arab League Plan - call for Syria’s regime head……
