Israel will forever be grateful to US President Joe Biden for the support that he showed the battered country in the days immediately following the October 7 massacre. Israel will forever be grateful for the way he stood by the country in its darkest hour, how he warned Iran and its proxy Hezbollah not … Read more
India is taking the “leadership” of the Global South but is also strengthening its ties with the Global North. (One could also speak of East and West). This fits into India’s policy of “re-balancing” its external relations. The North is seeing a growing shift of political and economic power towards the East. This shift is … Read more
Ukrainian children, who have tragically lost loved ones in the ongoing conflict, made a heartfelt appeal to the United Nations Security Council, calling for immediate action to end the devastating war that has left countless families shattered. The emotional plea was delivered through a virtual session, with the young speakers bravely sharing their stories and … Read more
India has emphasised the need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council and raised a pertinent question on how much longer the will of five permanent members of the powerful UN body can override the collective voice of the world organization’s 188 member states. During the Inter-Governmental Negotiations on Security Council Reform, India’s Permanent Representative … Read more
After several delays in voting on a resolution that could see the end of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza, the UN Security Council missed another opportunity to end the war as it failed to call for a ceasefire despite passing a watered-down resolution. A draft resolution proposed by the United Arab Emirates was finally put … Read more
