Security Council
Everything filed under united nations in our international relations coverage, the 24 reports filed on it so far.
UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
U.S. Completes Troop Withdrawal From Iraq After 23 Years
The final U.S. troops have left Iraq, ending a 23-year military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. The withdrawal under a bilateral...
EU Debates Emergency Protocol to Counter Russian Hybrid
The European Commission President has proposed an 'Emergency Security Protocol' modeled on NATO’s Article 4 to counter hybrid threats from Russia, as...
Kenya's Ruto demands UN Security Council reform at General
Kenyan President William Ruto used his UN General Assembly speech to call for urgent reform of the Security Council and global finance, arguing...
Saudi Arabia rethinks US alliance amid Iran
The US-led war against Iran is exposing the limits of American protection for Saudi Arabia, prompting Riyadh to seek security partnerships with China
Baltic states assess low risk of Russian
Security analysts from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania argue that a Russian land incursion into the Baltics is unlikely while the war in Ukraine...
NATO Withdrawal from Kosovo Bridge Alarms Serb Community
NATO's KFOR mission is withdrawing from a key bridge in Mitrovica, citing improved security, as tensions rise in Kosovo.
UN Chief Urges Reform as Power Shifts to Emerging Economies
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a summit of major emerging economies that global institutions like the UN Security Council must be...
U.S. Secretary Rubio's Security Tour of Andean Nations
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, pledging security assistance, signing minerals deals, and warning about...
UN reports Israeli military buildup violates Lebanon border
UN peacekeepers report a significant Israeli military consolidation north of the Blue Line in Lebanon, violating Security Council Resolution 1701...
Gaza's Remote Work Sector Faces Critical
A report from the Atlantic Council details the severe challenges facing Gaza's digital freelance sector following the 2023 war, highlighting barriers...
BRICS Summit in Delhi Faces Divisions
BRICS faces internal security discord ahead of its September 12 summit in New Delhi, following its major expansion with five new members.
US-Venezuela Oil Deal Faces Legal
An Atlantic Council analysis questions the viability of the new US-Venezuela oil deal, citing legal, political, and investor concerns.
Gulf States Face Economic Crisis After War
Six months of war have exposed the economic vulnerabilities of Gulf Cooperation Council states, which rely on stable infrastructure and market access...
Energy Corridors Shift Security Focus from
Western efforts to diversify energy routes are creating a new geography of security focused on Caspian-to-Europe corridors, but these cannot replace...
Syria's Post-Assad Justice Efforts
A Just Security series examines Syria's complex transition following the 2024 fall of Bashar al-Assad, focusing on governance reform, accountability...
G20 urged to use carrots for China rebalance
An Atlantic Council fellow argues the G20 must use positive economic tools like favorable tariffs and export credits, alongside punitive measures, to
U.S. Democracy Gives Advantage in Great-Power Rivalry
The Atlantic Council argues that the United States’ large economy and democratic system provide a strategic edge in competition with China and...
BIS Removes Two Hong Kong Addresses from Entity List
The Bureau of Industry and Security removes two addresses linked to Arrow Electronics (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. from the Entity List under the China...
US National Security Tech Strategy Walks Fine Line Between Competition and Cooperation
The Trump administration's new national security tech strategy aims to balance technological competition with cooperation, recognizing the need to...
UAE Imposes Trade Embargo on Iran Amid Escalating Tensions
The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran, citing regional escalations that undermine regional and...
Iran's Supreme Leader Prepares for Long War with US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reorganizing the country's military and national security establishment to prepare for a prolonged...
China's New Laws Ensnare Western Companies in Legal Bind
China's expanding economic security toolkit is countering Western trade and financial restrictions, putting foreign companies in a bind between...
US National Security Directives and Global Developments
The US has announced new national security directives, including tariffs on drones and measures to free US companies to hack on behalf of the...