Annie Pforzheimer on rethinking UNAMA’s political role amid Afghanistan’s prolonged crisis.
Afghanistan’s future is at stake and the vital importance of containing spoilers while encouraging a broad and productive debate on peace cannot be overstated.
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion affirming that states have a legal obligation under international law to combat climate change. This opinion has been framed as a step forward for global climate action. Yet its interpretation also raises deeper…
Last week, Devex reported on documents circulated by the Trump administration indicating that it “aims to pay a significant portion” of what it owes for the 2026 regular budget on the condition that the secretary-general implements a series of “quick win” reforms. According to the…
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