Article 25 requires members to “accept and carry out” Council decisions. The 1737 Committee exists for exactly that purpose: to help Member States carry out sanctions agreed to at the Council—through ...

You probably heard the old line: the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a much different result. And I think that line could certainly have applied to ...

For 250 years, the American character has sought a virtuous balance between innovation and safety, independence and security.

The global refugee and asylum system, however, cannot be sustained without significant reforms.  UNHCR’s most urgent priority ...

We strongly reject the assertions made by some members of this Council and we fully support moving forward with this meeting.

Given this veto, it is clear that this is part of a broader effort to prevent appointments or renew mandates of expert panels ...

Don't widen the war, recognize that there is no military solution to this war, and return to the negotiating table.

Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to today’s briefers. The United States welcomes the ongoing progress that the Syrian authorities continue to make on political, humanitarian, and security ...

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The Economic and Social Affairs (ECOSOC) Section represents the United States on the intergovernmental bodies that oversee the UN’s work on economic, social, and human rights issues, as well as the UN ...

Thank you, Mr. President. And I would like to acknowledge Under-Secretary General Fletcher and Executive Director Russell’s briefings, although I would take issue with some of the characterizations in ...