Category: In the News

If a significant percentage of this new plan goes unfunded, the crisis threatens to spiral out of control.

-- Micah Spangler

The UN Security Council is Visiting Rohingya Refugee Camps This Month – These Are the 3 Issues They Should Focus On

The progress that has been made so far is unbelievable.

-- Peter Yeo

UN Peacekeeping Mission Ends in Liberia

The closing of the peacekeeping mission in Liberia is a milestone moment.

-- Peter Yeo

UNMIL Provides Lessons on What Makes a Successful Peacekeeping Mission

International assistance should not be tied to UN votes:

-- Jordie Hannum

Wielding Aid as a Cudgel May Backfire, When Most Already Vote with US

The U.S. and the UN can be allies in the global opioid fight.

-- Jordie Hannum

The US and the UN Can Be Allies in the Global Opioid Fight

Do we only give foreign aid to friends? And how do we define friends?

-- Peter Yeo

Foreign Aid Cuts Expected, Except for ‘Friends’

By supporting UN Peacekeeping efforts, the U.S. saves money and doesn’t have to put its own boots on the ground – it’s...

-- Peter Yeo

Report Highlights Value of UN Peacekeeping Contributions Trump Admin Wants to Cut

The Trump administration has made burden-sharing an essential part of its foreign policy strategy. U.N. peacekeeping operations provide a prime example of...

-- Peter Yeo

The UN Is Reformed and Ready

Ambassador Haley has formed a real partnership for reform with the Secretary General.

-- Peter Yeo

U.N. Budget Cuts Highlight New U.S. Approach

U.S. withdrawal from a leadership role in the United Nations “weakens our standing in the global community.

-- Chandrima Das

Cicilline ’83 Discusses Role of US in UN

Civilian deaths and the likelihood of conflict reoccurring drop dramatically when U.N. troops are deployed.

-- Jordie Hannum

What Does UN Peacekeeping Cost America?

By working through the U.N., we can ensure that other nations share the responsibilities of global security and humanitarian relief.

-- Peter Yeo

United Nations Is an Invaluable ‘Club’ and Trump Should Say So