terrorism

It is hosting a special meeting of the UN Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, which it chairs, even amid internal repression.

Militant groups recruit where predatory governments alienate youth, exclude vulnerable groups, and rule with violent impunity.

As security-heavy tactics fail, a more localized strategy is needed to focus on socio-economic and political grievances that fuel extremism.

In addition to the human toll in one of the world’s most vulnerable States, climate change also poses a stability threat.

Failure to act now on human rights shortfalls in an already well-funded area could expose the UN to repercussions from a record of repression.

The international community must urgently do more to help Afghan refugees.

At one end of Afghanistan lies an unending reality of instability and terror and death. At its other is the potential of a dream now denied.

Tactical, short-sighted measures are not sufficient to prevent further worsening of conditions. A new approach is needed to meet the moment.

Serious questions need to be addressed in order to establish that both the killing of Zawahiri, and the use of force against Afghanistan, were not violations of international law.

With the UN Security Council considering renewal of MINUSMA's mandate, are there ways it can better address the range of security threats?

The Biden administration faces tough legal choices following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Stronger tools are needed for regulators to identify the true owners of financial holdings.