The United Nations’ ability to carry out its mission has been severely constrained in recent years by its member states. And many of its agencies are now facing funding shortages that could severely curtail their work. In fact, multilateralism of all stripes is under strain, from the International Criminal Court to the World Trade Organization.
Shifts in global energy markets could weaken OPEC’s ability to set oil prices. The impact could shape three key geopolitical trends.
The term ‘femicide’ is imprecise and can distract policymakers from engaging with the most prevalent threats to women’s lives.
Nowhere have the political consequences of inflation been more visible than in the Global South, where it has led to unrest.
Biden promised to revitalize U.S. multilateralism. But his U.N. record was a mixed bag, overshadowed by the war in Gaza.
The world has changed dramatically since 2020, making U.S. foreign policy even more challenging for whoever wins the presidential election.
Students must learn where to find good material and how to sort the wheat from the chaff, not how to prevent bad facts from slipping into their work.
The impacts of climate change are advancing faster than experts had previously predicted, and they are increasingly irreversible. But persistent climate skepticism from key global figures, motivated in part by national economic interests, is slowing diplomatic efforts to systematically address the drivers of climate change.
The EU has a reputation as one of the most benevolent providers of development aid. Brussels’ new policies risk losing it that reputation.