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Russia withdraws from UN tourism body, UNWTO says

World Apr 27, 2022

Russia withdraws from UN tourism body, UNWTO says

The UNWTO announced in March that it wanted to suspend Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Japan to co-sponsor resolution on U.N. Security Council veto

National Apr 14, 2022

Japan to co-sponsor resolution on U.N. Security Council veto

The move, proposed by Lichtenstein, comes after Russia exercised the right to block a motion against its invasion of Ukraine.

The invasion of Ukraine tests international institutions

Commentary / World Apr 12, 2022

The invasion of Ukraine tests international institutions

by Brad Glosserman

The Ukraine war has been a test for international institutions. Many have been found wanting. Fortunately, several have risen to the moment and we should learn from their successes.

Russia's war on Ukraine to bolster oil producers' influence at climate summits

World Apr 12, 2022

Russia's war on Ukraine to bolster oil producers' influence at climate summits

by Jess Shankleman, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Verity Ratcliffe

There are also signs the next two COPs risk being co-opted by oil interests because of the close relationship between Saudi Arabia and the host countries.

Hold Russian soldiers and their leaders accountable for war crimes

Editorials Apr 8, 2022

Hold Russian soldiers and their leaders accountable for war crimes

As Russian troops have withdrawn from areas under their control, evidence of horrific brutality is mounting.

China quietly and deftly shapes international discourse

Commentary / World Nov 25, 2021

China quietly and deftly shapes international discourse

by Hugo Jones

China is increasingly growing confident and capable in propagating terminology and vocabulary that carry normative impact. Simply put, Beijing’s discourse power shows signs of growth.

Rich countries’ double standards on taxation

Commentary / World Nov 23, 2021

Rich countries’ double standards on taxation

by Jose Antonio Ocampo

By refusing to pay their fair share of taxes, the world’s wealthiest actors rob poorer countries of the revenue they desperately need to confront the pandemic.

A dangerous global divide on vaccine access

Commentary / World Oct 24, 2021

A dangerous global divide on vaccine access

by Mark Malloch-Brown, Raj Shah and Darren Walker

The inequitable vaccine divide leaves humanity far more vulnerable to the next stage of the pandemic, as well as to any other systemic crisis that may emerge.

WHO donors seek deeper probe into Congo sexual abuse, diplomats say

World Oct 13, 2021

WHO donors seek deeper probe into Congo sexual abuse, diplomats say

by Stephanie Nebehay

Some 83 aid workers, a quarter of them employed by the WHO, were found to have been involved in sexual exploitation and abuse during the country's Ebola epidemic from 2018 to 2020.

Superpower rivalry and vaccine envy set stage for climate talks

World Oct 8, 2021

Superpower rivalry and vaccine envy set stage for climate talks

by Marc Champion and Jess Shankleman

U.S.-China tensions loom over COP26, as does the inequality between rich and poor countries in both COVID-19 response and climate finance.

Reinvigorating multilateralism for a better world

Commentary / World Oct 3, 2021

Reinvigorating multilateralism for a better world

by Carlos Alvarado Quesada, Jacinda Ardern, Stefan Lofven, Cyril Ramaphosa, Macky Sall and Pedro Sanchez

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the message that we live in an interconnected and interdependent world.

How Japan’s new PM can take a lead in improving global health

Commentary / Japan Oct 3, 2021

How Japan’s new PM can take a lead in improving global health

by Kazuyo Kato

Prime Minister Suga's successor has a chance at becoming a global leader by helping end COVID-19 elsewhere in the world — a move that could also see Japan advance its foreign policy goals.

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