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United Nations
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synthesized from dimensionsThe United Nations (UN) is the world’s primary multilateral organization, established to serve as a central forum for international diplomacy, the maintenance of global peace and security, and the coordination of responses to transnational challenges. It functions as a complex governance architecture that facilitates conflict mediation, sanctions enforcement, humanitarian aid delivery, and the advancement of human rights. By providing a platform for member states to engage in dialogue and collective action, the UN seeks to manage geopolitical tensions and address systemic issues that transcend national borders.
At the core of its operational framework is the UN Charter, which codifies essential principles of international law, including the right to self-defense under Article 51 Chicago Journal of International Law. The organization’s activities are wide-ranging, encompassing the management of peacekeeping missions, the oversight of nuclear inspections via entities like the IAEA Council on Foreign Relations, and the publication of critical reports on global crises, ranging from food insecurity in Yemen Springer to the proliferation of illicit arms in the Sahel Springer.
A significant pillar of the UN’s modern mission is the promotion of sustainable development. Since 2015, the organization has championed the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which target systemic issues such as poverty, hunger, inequality, and the transition to affordable energy Council on Foreign Relations; Springer. Furthermore, the UN has been a leader in climate governance, having founded the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in 1988 Climate.gov and continuing to identify climate change as a defining global challenge World Nuclear Association.
The organization’s effectiveness is frequently tested by the evolving geopolitical landscape and the rivalries of major powers. The relationship between the United States and China, in particular, has become a defining dynamic within the UN, often obstructing decision-making processes SWP. While the United States has historically been a primary financial contributor, it has faced criticism for accumulating significant arrears SWP and threatening funding cuts SWP. Conversely, China has steadily expanded its influence, becoming the second-largest contributor to the UN budget and peacekeeping operations SWP, while simultaneously securing leadership roles in several specialized agencies, including the FAO, UNIDO, ITU, and ICAO SWP.
The UN faces ongoing operational challenges, including chronic funding shortages that have forced staff reductions in various agencies Middle East Council on Global Affairs and hindered the efficacy of mediation efforts The Washington Institute. Despite these constraints, the UN remains an indispensable, albeit imperfect, mechanism for international cooperation. It continues to serve as a vital venue for diplomatic engagement—ranging from General Assembly votes on conflicts like the war in Ukraine Council on Foreign Relations to the management of humanitarian corridors in conflict zones—thereby maintaining its status as the primary global body for collective security and international development.
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In the realm of international law and security, the United Nations Charter establishes foundational legal principles, including Article 51, which codifies the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense against armed attacks under customary international law Article 51 codified self-defense right, Charter states nothing impairs inherent right of self-defense. The UN also oversees transnational institutions and adopts significant legal instruments such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (1992), the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007), and the International Convention Against the Recruitment of Mercenaries (1989) UN established CBD in 1992, UN adopted Indigenous Peoples Declaration, Mercenary convention adopted 1989. Additionally, the UN has played a leading role—alongside the United States—in the global suppression of psychoactive substances through the Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971), which initiated international bans on psychedelics that remain binding today UN led suppression of psychoactive substances, Psychotropic Substances Convention banned psychedelics, 1971 Convention remains binding.
The UN operates through specialized agencies, most notably the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which works alongside the WHO to define and promote sustainable healthy diets addressing undernutrition, obesity, and climate change FAO is Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO and WHO define sustainable healthy diets, UN encourages sustainable diet promotion. UN agencies utilize tools like the Healthy Diet Basket (HDB) to monitor food system affordability globally UN agencies utilize Healthy Diet Basket, HDB used by UN agencies and World Bank. The organization also maintains demographic infrastructure through its Population Division, which provides population weight data for research Population weights from UN Population Division.
Regarding technology and open-source initiatives, the UN has been active in promoting Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) and co-developed technical standards such as the Akoma Ntoso XML schema for structuring legal documents with OASIS Open UN active in OSPO implementation, Akoma Ntoso standard developed with UN, UN included in OSS research methodology.
A notable dimension of the UN's role involves its complex relationship with U.S. intelligence sharing. Statutory restrictions (50 U.S.C. §3047) prohibit the U.S. President from sharing intelligence with the UN unless specific certification procedures protecting sources and methods are established, though the President may waive this requirement for national security interests Statutory prohibition on intelligence sharing, President prohibited without certification, President may waive requirement. Scholars have debated whether espionage constitutes permissible self-defense under the UN framework, while Russia has called upon the UN to treat the spread of subversive ideas as aggression Espionage as self-defense under UN, Russia called for UN action on subversive ideas.
Critically, some observers note that the UN's SDGs maintain a "reductionist, single-nutrient focus" that may hinder broader shifts toward prioritizing diet quality in the international nutrition community Criticism of SDGs' reductionist approach. The organization's global agenda fundamentally requires collaboration between policymakers and corporate actors to achieve its objectives Global agenda requires policy makers and companies.",
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The United Nations functions as a pivotal international organization central to global governance, peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and sustainable development, often issuing resolutions, reports, and warnings on conflicts and crises. It plays key roles in conflict mediation and condemnation, such as UN panel on Houthi missiles from Iran per CSIS, Security Council resolution 2817 against Iran strikes from Security Council Report, and General Assembly vote condemning Russia on Ukraine noted by Council on Foreign Relations. Humanitarian and crisis responses include warnings on Lebanon famine risk via Springer and reports on Yemen food insecurity from the same source. In climate and development, its IPCC produces diagrams on climate impacts per mrgscience.com, it endorses SDGs aligned with energy transitions as in Springer facts, and organized the Paris Climate Conference per Geoprogress Edition. Financial dynamics feature China as second-largest contributor and leader in agencies like FAO via SWP, contrasted with U.S. arrears and delays from SWP. U.S. statutes restrict intelligence sharing per EveryCRSReport.com, and it connects to entities like Iran sanctions relief Council on Foreign Relations, historical Korea War defense Council on Foreign Relations, and figures like Secretary-General Guterres Brookings Institution.
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The United Nations acts as a pivotal multilateral organization facilitating global governance, sustainable development, peacekeeping, sanctions enforcement, and humanitarian responses, amid geopolitical tensions and funding challenges. It designated reducing inequality as a Sustainable Development Goal in 2015 Council on Foreign Relations and established SDG 7 for affordable energy Springer, alongside Global Goal 2 on hunger European Journal of Development Studies. The UN founded the IPCC in 1988 Climate.gov, identifies climate change as the defining issue World Nuclear Association, defines renewable energy Smart Electric Power Alliance, and supports treaties like the Convention on Migratory Species Frontiers. Its Population Commission comprises 47 members from nearly all countries Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and China ranked tenth in peacekeeping contributions in 2019 (SWP) SWP. Article 51 of its Charter codifies self-defense rights Chicago Journal of International Law, while resolutions like 1001 mandated ceasefires Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and reports track Israeli settlements European Center for Populism Studies. Challenges include stretched mediation The Washington Institute, US funding denials (SWP) SWP, agencies cutting staff due to low funding Middle East Council on Global Affairs, and rivalries hindering operations (SWP) SWP. It connects to entities like IAEA on Iran sanctions Council on Foreign Relations, FAO Frontiers in Nutrition, and reports on Gaza aid shortages Atlantic Council and Afghan returns Wikipedia.
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The United Nations (UN) serves as a pivotal international organization central to global governance, encompassing roles in sanctions enforcement, humanitarian aid delivery, human rights advocacy, sustainable development, and conflict mediation across the facts. Russia and China unsuccessfully attempted to block the reinstatement of UN sanctions against Iran (OSW), while European hesitation on the 'snapback' mechanism rendered UN nuclear sanctions irrelevant (The Washington Institute). In Gaza, the UN warned of shortages with Human Rights Watch (Atlantic Council), expected to establish humanitarian corridors (Middle East Institute), shifted operations south for aid continuity (Middle East Institute), and experts condemned the 'Board of Peace' initiative (European Center for Populism Studies). UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for cessation of hostilities in Iran (UNA-USA), and the organization faces financial strains from US contribution cut threats (SWP) and unpaid member dues (SWP). China exerts significant influence, heading more specialized agencies than others (SWP), integrating its political terms (SWP), and rivaling the US in UN functioning (SWP). The UN promotes Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (Frontiers), children's rights like play (Head Start), and conventions such as against mercenaries (Chicago Journal). It connects to entities like the EU (promoting UN Charter via Springer), Security Council resolutions (Security Council Report), and historical actions like Korean armistice (Council on Foreign Relations).
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The United Nations (UN) functions as a pivotal multilateral organization and forum for international diplomacy, sanctions enforcement, voting on global conflicts, and advancing development goals, amid rivalries among major powers. China actively expands its influence within the UN and its agencies (SWP), leads four of fifteen specialized agencies (SWP citing Courtney J. Fung and Shing-Hon Lam), and ranked tenth in peacekeeping personnel contributions in 2019 (SWP). The US-China rivalry obstructs UN decision-making and affects its operations (SWP), with the US withholding funds (SWP), withdrawing from debt management efforts (Friedrich Naumann Foundation), and facing intelligence-sharing restrictions (EveryCRSReport.com). Russia aligns with China and Iran against Western sanctions at the UN (Ciris; Yucheng Hou) and abstains on resolutions like UNSC 2817 (Security Council Report). The UN enforces sanctions on Iran (OSW), conducts nuclear inspections (Council on Foreign Relations), and hosts marginal diplomatic engagements like Tillerson-Iran talks (Carnegie Endowment). It features in votes condemning Russia on Ukraine (CSIS), Palestinian advocacy (Middle East Institute; Carnegie), and speeches like Putin's 2015 address (Brookings). Fringe accounts by Steven Greer describe threats to UN leadership and cancelled UFO conferences (Wikiquote). The UN connects to Sustainable Development Goals (multiple sources), Human Development Index rankings (BTI Project), and collaborations with EU/EEAS (Geoprogress Edition).
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The United Nations (UN) serves as the primary global body for maintaining international peace and security, coordinating conflict resolution, and addressing transnational issues like climate change and population growth, according to sources such as The Washington Institute and Springer. Key details include its specialized agencies, where China leads four agencies like FAO, UNIDO, ITU, and ICAO since 2013 (SWP), making it the top leader among members China heads most agencies (SWP). Financially, China quadrupled contributions over the past decade and ranks second in budget/peacekeeping funding (SWP), contrasting U.S. reductions, arrears over €950 million US UN arrears, and payment delays forcing UN cuts (SWP). The UN produces reports on illicit arms in Sahel UN Sahel arms increase (Springer), Houthi missiles UN panel on missiles (CSIS), and climate-armed groups (Springer), defines 17 SDGs for development and climate UN SDGs definition (Springer), and pioneered climate agendas in 1988 UN climate agenda 1988 (Springer). UN Charter upholds self-defense UN Charter self-defense (Chicago Journal), with conventions on psychotropics (Springer) and child rights (NAEYC). Secretary-General António Guterres issued statements on population milestones Guterres population statement (Springer), Middle East risks Guterres Middle East warning (Global Issues), and dispute settlement Guterres UN Charter quote (UNA-USA). It connects to U.S.-China rivalry obstructing decisions US-China UN rivalry (SWP), China's influence via agencies China UN influence (SWP), events like Biden's UNGA meetings (Springer), Netanyahu speeches (Carnegie), and Security Council briefings UNSC Middle East briefing (Security Council Report). SWP extensively covers geopolitical shifts, while Springer details operational roles.
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 57 facts
claimChina is actively working to expand its influence within the United Nations and its various agencies and programs, rather than withdrawing from them.
perspectiveKristine Lee argued in Foreign Affairs that as Washington steps back from international leadership, Beijing is poised to take charge at the United Nations and promote authoritarian values.
claimThe US-China rivalry has global consequences, affecting relationships with other powers, regional dynamics, and the functioning of international organizations like the G20 and the United Nations.
claimThe Trump Administration indirectly denies funds to the United Nations by declining to transfer approved payments, even when the United States Congress prevents budget cuts.
claimThe United States administration indirectly denies funds to the United Nations by declining to transfer approved payments, even in cases where the US Congress prevented budget cuts.
claimChina is actively working to expand its influence within the United Nations and its various agencies and programs, rather than withdrawing from them.
claimThe Sino-American rivalry undermines multilateral institutions such as the World Trade Organisation, with the United States withdrawing from institutions while China expands its influence in contexts like the United Nations.
claimThe strategic rivalry between the United States and China obstructs vital decision-making processes within the United Nations.
perspectiveEuropean states may need to expand their engagement in the United Nations and other multilateral organizations to fill gaps created by the disinterest or withdrawal of the current United States Administration.
claimThe US-China rivalry has global consequences, affecting relationships with other powers, regional dynamics in Europe, and the operations of international organizations like the G20 and the United Nations.
measurementChina ranked tenth among all countries in terms of total personnel contributed to United Nations peacekeeping missions in 2019.
referenceTed Piccone authored a report titled 'China’s Long Game on Human Rights at the United Nations' published by The Brookings Institution in September 2018.
claimThe Trump Administration repeatedly threatened to make significant cuts to United States financial contributions to the United Nations in 2019.
claimThe United Nations warned on October 9, 2019, that staff could go unpaid the following month because member states failed to pay their dues.
claimChina attempts to establish its own political terms and values within the language of the United Nations.
claimThe growing rivalry between the United States and China is prominently displayed in the Bretton Woods institutions (World Bank and International Monetary Fund), the World Trade Organization, and the United Nations.
claimThe US-China rivalry has global consequences, affecting relationships with other powers, regional dynamics in Europe, and the functioning of international organizations like the G20 and the United Nations.
claimThe United Nations warned that staff could go unpaid in November 2019 because member states failed to pay their dues.
referenceLindsay Maizland authored an article titled 'Is China Undermining Human Rights at the United Nations?' published by the Council on Foreign Relations on July 9, 2019.
claimThe rivalry between the United States and China is prominently displayed in the Bretton Woods institutions (World Bank and International Monetary Fund), the World Trade Organization, and the United Nations.
claimChina currently heads more United Nations specialized agencies than any other member state.
claimChina attempts to integrate its own political terms and values into the language used by the United Nations.
claimKristine Lee asserted in a 2019 Foreign Affairs article that Beijing is poised to take charge of United Nations leadership as Washington steps back, potentially promoting authoritarian values.
referenceTed Piccone published a report titled 'China’s Long Game on Human Rights at the United Nations' through The Brookings Institution in September 2018.
claimThe United Nations is abbreviated as UN.
claimThe rivalry between the United States and China obstructs vital decision-making processes within the United Nations.
claimChina is actively working to expand its influence within the United Nations and its associated agencies and programs, rather than withdrawing from them.
referenceLindsay Maizland authored a brief for the Council on Foreign Relations on July 9, 2019, questioning whether China is undermining human rights at the United Nations.
measurementAt the beginning of December 2019, the United States' arrears at the United Nations amounted to more than €950 million.
claimThe growing rivalry between the United States and China is prominently displayed in the Bretton Woods institutions (the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund), the World Trade Organization, and the United Nations.
measurementChina is the second-largest individual contributor to the United Nations, regarding both the regular budget and funding for peacekeeping missions.
perspectiveEuropean states should increase their engagement in the United Nations and other multilateral organizations to fill gaps created by the withdrawal or disinterest of the United States administration.
measurementChina has quadrupled its financial contributions to United Nations organizations over the decade preceding 2020, while the United States has gradually scaled back its contributions.
claimPoland and Hungary have prevented European Union member states from presenting a united front at the United Nations regarding China.
claimSince 2013, China has held leadership roles in four of the fifteen specialized agencies of the United Nations: the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
claimScholars studying Chinese activities in the United Nations observe that China utilizes specialized UN agencies to influence political debates and insert its own political terminology into official documents, which subsequently impacts general UN discourse on peace and development.
claimThe United States' delay in transferring financial contributions to the United Nations forced the organization to initiate spending cuts.
measurementAs of March 3, 2020, China leads 4 of the 15 United Nations specialized agencies and is aiming to lead a 5th.
claimThe European Union's political impact and ability to formulate coherent policies toward China, particularly regarding human rights, are weakened by member states' sensitivity to dependencies on imported technologies and resources, which delays decision-making in the Council.
measurementIn 2019, China ranked tenth among all countries in terms of personnel contributed to United Nations peacekeeping missions.
claimPoland and Hungary prevented the European Union from presenting a united front at the United Nations by taking a different line on policy.
claimChina seeks to establish its own political terms and values within the language of the United Nations.
measurementChina leads four of the fifteen United Nations specialized agencies and is aiming to lead a fifth, according to Courtney J. Fung and Shing-Hon Lam.
measurementOver the past decade, China has quadrupled its financial contributions to United Nations organizations, while the United States has gradually scaled back its contributions.
claimChina currently heads more United Nations specialised agencies than any other member state.
measurementChina has quadrupled its financial contributions to United Nations organizations over the decade preceding 2020, while the United States has gradually reduced its contributions.
claimThe Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations is abbreviated as FAO.
measurementThe United States' arrears at the United Nations amounted to more than €950 million at the beginning of December 2019.
claimSince 2013, China has assumed leadership roles in four of the fifteen specialized agencies of the United Nations: the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
claimEuropean states may need to expand their engagement in the United Nations and other multilateral organizations to fill gaps created by the withdrawal or disinterest of the United States administration.
claimThe United States has withdrawn from a number of multilateral institutions, while China is expanding its influence in contexts like the United Nations.
accountThe United Nations was forced to initiate spending cuts due to payment delays from the United States, despite the United States eventually transferring more than half of its outstanding debt.
measurementChina is the second-largest individual contributor to the United Nations in terms of both the regular budget and funding for peacekeeping missions.
claimScholars studying Chinese activities in the United Nations assert that China uses specialized agencies to influence political debates and establish its own political terms in official documents, which then influence general UN discourse on peace and development.
claimThe strategic rivalry between the United States and China obstructs vital decision-making processes within the United Nations.
claimThe acronym UN stands for the United Nations.
measurementChina leads 4 of the 15 United Nations specialized agencies and is aiming to lead a 5th agency.
Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Mar 5, 2025 10 facts
accountUN Resolution 1001, adopted on November 6, 1956, mandated an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all military troops involved in the Tripartite Aggression.
claimThe 2023–2025 war in Gaza and Lebanon has shattered hopes for regional peace and exposed the inability of the international community, the United Nations, and major global powers to intervene and stop the devastation.
accountBenjamin Netanyahu has used the United Nations to promote maps and narratives depicting a polarized region of 'forces of good and evil,' while erasing the concept of a Palestinian state and denying the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
claimThe Palestinian cause was treated primarily through symbolic condemnations, perfunctory calls for peace, and limited humanitarian aid from UN agencies and nongovernmental organizations prior to the October 2023 Gaza war.
accountThe Egyptian government employed military and diplomatic strategies to prevent Turkish incursions into western Libya and collaborated with the United Nations to develop a roadmap for political, legislative, executive, and judicial institution building.
accountUN Resolution 1001, adopted on November 6, 1956, mandated an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all military troops involved in the Tripartite Aggression.
claimThe 2023–2025 war in Gaza and Lebanon has shattered hopes for regional peace and exposed the inability of the international community, the United Nations, and great powers to intervene and stop the devastation.
claimDiplomatic tools, including mediation, negotiation, and UN resolutions, proved ineffectual for more than a year following the start of the Gaza war in October 2023.
claimEgypt employed military and diplomatic strategies and collaborated with the United Nations to prevent Turkish incursions into western Libya and to build unified legislative, executive, and judicial institutions in Libya.
claimBenjamin Netanyahu has used the United Nations to promote maps and narratives depicting a polarized region of 'forces of good and evil,' while erasing the concept of a Palestinian state and denying the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination.
Rethinking Espionage in the Modern Era cjil.uchicago.edu 9 facts
claimArticle 51 of the United Nations Charter codified a pre-existing, well-established right to self-defense under customary international law.
claimPotential restraints on intelligence activities include naming and shaming states, domestic and international litigation, pressures on the United Nations, and peer constraints among states.
claimViolations of international law would trigger the oversight of transnational institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the United Nations.
claimThe United Nations International Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing, and Training of Mercenaries (G.A. Res. 44/34) was adopted on December 4, 1989, but notably lacks ratification from the U.S., China, Russia, India, France, Japan, and the U.K.
claimRussia has called for the United Nations to treat the spread of subversive ideas by governments as an act of aggression.
claimUnited Nations document A/70/174 established a set of norms to be adopted by twenty participating states.
claimOther scholars have argued that the use of espionage is allowable as both a necessary part of statecraft and a means of peremptory self-defense under the United Nations.
perspectivePaulina Wu argues that the United Nations should regulate social media platforms regarding terrorist content.
claimThe United Nations Charter states that nothing in the document shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs against a member of the United Nations.
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 7 facts
claimInternational institutions including the United Nations, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have struggled to address the challenges posed by the Russo-Ukrainian War, illustrating their limitations in mitigating large-scale global crises.
referenceThe United Nations developed a crisis response plan for Lebanon in 2023.
referenceThe Diplomat analyzed how Asian countries voted on the United Nations resolution regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine in March 2022.
claimThe United Nations warned in 2023 that Lebanon faced an imminent risk of famine unless the country could secure alternative food supplies.
measurementBy mid-2022, the United Nations reported that 19 million people in Yemen were facing acute food insecurity, with children being particularly vulnerable to malnutrition.
measurementThe United Nations reported a significant increase in illicit arms transfers into the Sahel region by 2024, which has destabilized the area and strengthened terrorist groups operating across national borders.
referenceThe United Nations published a report in 2022 examining the relationship between climate change and the activities of armed groups.
Steven M. Greer - Wikiquote en.wikiquote.org 7 facts
accountSteven Greer and his associates negotiated with the United Nations to host a conference for military and government witnesses to UFOs, but the agreement was cancelled after the transition from Secretary General Boutros-Ghali to Kofi Annan.
accountSteven Greer claims that an unnamed United Nations Secretary General was visited by individuals who presented documents that intimidated the Secretary General to the point of inaction, and that these intelligence operatives and transnational rogues threatened to shut down the United Nations due to its near-bankrupt status.
claimSteven Greer claims that the United Nations leadership was threatened by intelligence operatives and transnational rogues, which nearly caused the organization to shut down due to bankruptcy.
claimSteven Greer claims that intelligence operatives and transnational groups threatened United Nations leadership with the closure of the organization to prevent them from acting on documents related to UFOs.
accountSteven Greer claims that an agreement was made to host a UFO disclosure event at the United Nations, but the event was cancelled shortly after the transition from Secretary General Boutros-Ghali to Kofi Annan.
claimSteven Greer claims that the United Nations leadership was threatened by intelligence operatives and transnational rogues who showed them documents that scared them, leading to the threat of the United Nations being shut down due to bankruptcy.
accountSteven Greer and his associates secured an agreement to host a conference for military and government witnesses to UFOs at the United Nations, but the agreement was cancelled after the transition from Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali to Kofi Annan.
The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 1 day ago 7 facts
measurementUN Security Council resolution 2817 was drafted by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) and Jordan, and was co-sponsored by 136 UN member states.
claimOn 11 March 2026, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2817, which condemned Iran’s strikes against Israel and other countries, deplored the targeting of civilians and civilian objects, and demanded that Iran immediately halt the attacks and comply with international law.
claimA draft resolution penned by Russia, which urged all parties to stop military activities and return to diplomacy without mentioning individual countries, failed to be adopted by the UN Security Council due to insufficient votes.
claimThe regional escalation in the Middle East has injected uncertainty into international efforts to advance the US-proposed peace framework known as the 'Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,' which the UN Security Council endorsed through resolution 2803 on 17 November 2025.
referenceThe 'Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict' (endorsed by UN Security Council resolution 2803) established a ceasefire in Gaza, secured the return of remaining hostages held by Hamas, and called for Israel to partially withdraw from the enclave and facilitate the entry of more humanitarian aid.
measurementUN Security Council resolution 2817 was adopted with 13 votes in favor and two abstentions from China and Russia.
accountThe UN Security Council convened an emergency briefing on the situation in the Middle East on 28 February 2026.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 6 facts
claimThe conflict in Ukraine has diverted global political focus away from critical issues in Africa, hindering the United Nations' ability to lead peace efforts for vulnerable African nations.
perspectiveThe Russian-Ukrainian war exacerbates Africa's food security challenges due to a perceived lack of leadership cohesion and boldness among African nations to pressure the UN and NATO to end the conflict.
claimThe war in Ukraine negatively impacts the United Nations Global Goal 2, which aims to end world hunger, by disrupting grain supplies and increasing food and gasoline prices in Africa.
accountOn February 22, 2022, Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations, Martin Kimani, delivered a speech regarding the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
claimSouth Africa and several other Southern African states abstained from the United Nations resolution against Russia due to nostalgia for the Soviet Union's support of their liberation struggles during the apartheid era and the Cold War.
claimUtilizing international bodies like the United Nations, NATO, or the African Union to warn the global community about an imminent war would not be beneficial for any specific bloc of countries due to the severe global repercussions such a conflict would cause.
The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org 6 facts
claimThe United Nations' mediation capacity has been increasingly stretched and challenged in recent years.
claimNickolay Mladenov is the Segal Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The Washington Institute and formerly served as the UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process.
claimThe Gulf states' economic and political clout can help mobilize resources and incentives to support mediation efforts, thereby complementing the United Nations' peacebuilding and development initiatives.
claimGulf states' mediation efforts could potentially operate in parallel or competition with United Nations initiatives, leading to risks such as duplication, fragmentation, or contradictory approaches.
claimThe United Nations is the primary global body responsible for maintaining international peace and security and is critical in coordinating and supporting conflict resolution worldwide.
claimTo maximize collaboration and mitigate risks of duplication, the Gulf states and the United Nations need to establish clear frameworks and mechanisms for communication, coordination, and mutual support.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org Oct 26, 2017 5 facts
claimMohammad Javad Zarif intends to dissuade European and Asian countries from pressuring Iran and aims to prevent consensus within the IAEA and the UN to penalize Iran for nuclear misconduct or missile testing.
accountSecretary of State Rex Tillerson engaged with the Iranian government on the margins of the UN meetings in September 2017 to resolve implementation issues and demonstrate U.S. oversight of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
perspectiveRussia advocates for dialogue, mutual understanding, inclusive security arrangements, and political solutions to wars involving the United Nations.
perspectiveThe U.S. administration should consider enlisting a prominent international statesperson, such as former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to act as a neutral interlocutor in U.S.-Iran relations.
accountElisa Catalano Ewers served as a senior policy adviser to the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and as a special adviser to the under secretary of state for political affairs.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 5 facts
claimThe Iran nuclear deal included an agreement to lift the United Nations ban on Iran's transfer of conventional weapons and ballistic missiles after five years, contingent upon the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certifying that Iran was only engaged in civilian nuclear activity.
claimIn October 2023, the Biden administration imposed new sanctions on Iran's ballistic missile and drone programs, and the European Union refused to terminate its own sanctions, coinciding with the expiration of certain UN-mandated provisions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
claimThe European Union, the United Nations, and the United States committed to lifting nuclear-related sanctions on Iran as part of the nuclear deal.
accountIn early 2016, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certified that Iran had met its preliminary pledges under the nuclear deal, leading the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations to repeal or suspend their sanctions.
measurementUnited Nations inspectors reported in early 2023 that Iran had enriched trace amounts of uranium to nearly weapons-grade levels.
U.S.-China Relations cfr.org 5 facts
measurementThe Korean War resulted in approximately four million deaths before the United Nations, China, and North Korea signed an armistice agreement in 1953.
accountChina intervened in the Korean War in support of North Korea after U.S., UN, and South Korean troops approached the Chinese border.
accountThe North Korean People’s Army, backed by the Soviet Union, invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, prompting the United States and the United Nations to defend South Korea.
claimExperts expressed hope that the 2014 joint climate commitments by the United States and China would increase momentum for global negotiations ahead of the 2015 UN-led Climate Change Conference in Paris.
accountThe United Nations recognized the People’s Republic of China and granted it the permanent Security Council seat previously held by the Republic of China on Taiwan since 1945.
Monday Briefing: Israel-Hamas war: Conflict scenarios, ... mei.edu Oct 16, 2023 4 facts
claimThe Pakistani government pledged to rally international support for the Palestinian cause at prominent forums, specifically the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
claimThe United Nations is expected to establish humanitarian corridors leading to safe havens to provide water, food, and medicine to civilians during the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
accountIsrael issued calls for Gaza residents to move south via air-dropped leaflets and social media, a directive that was criticized by United Nations officials.
claimUnited Nations agencies have shifted their operations to the south of Gaza to ensure the continuation of humanitarian aid.
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 4 facts
referenceThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and other international frameworks provide guidance for achieving universal energy access while reducing environmental impacts.
claimCarbon capture and use technologies that generate chemicals and fuels contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
referenceThe article cites several studies on renewable energy, including: Alanazi et al. (2024) on multi-criteria analysis in Saudi Arabia; Xu et al. (2019) on hydrogen economy in Pakistan; Baloch et al. (2022) on renewable energy production assessment; Bernstein (2017) on UN sustainable development goals; Wonglimpiyarat (2025) on innovation diffusion; Sharifi et al. (2025) on the metaverse in smart cities; Jäger-Waldau et al. (2020) on photovoltaics in the EU; Chiang and Pan (2017) on CO2 mineralization; and Sovacool et al. (2022) on equity in low-carbon futures.
claimEnergy technology assessment (ETA) research supports policy frameworks, investment strategies, and technological innovations that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A review of climate change impacts on migration patterns of marine ... frontiersin.org Oct 25, 2024 4 facts
claimThe United Nations treaty on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals recognizes the impact of climate change on animal migrations and the necessity of addressing how environmental changes affect animals that rely on migration strategies to maintain their populations.
claimThe United Nations established the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals to address animal migrations that cross national boundaries.
claimThe United Nations definition of migratory species excludes migratory movements that occur solely within national boundaries.
quoteThe United Nations defines a migratory species as: “The entire population or any geographically separate part of the population of any species or lower taxon of wild animals, a significant proportion of whose members cyclically and predictably cross one or more national jurisdictional boundaries.”
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org Feb 28, 2023 4 facts
claimWhile a majority of countries voted at the United Nations to call for Russia to withdraw and respect Ukraine's sovereignty, most of these countries did not participate in sanctions against Russia.
claimWhile the vast majority of countries in the United Nations voted to call for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine and respect its sovereignty, most countries did not participate in sanctions against Russia.
quoteRosemary DiCarlo, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, stated: “as long as [the conflict] continues, the risks of potentially catastrophic spillover remain all too real.”
claimJames Carafano, vice president of the U.S. Heritage Foundation, stated that UN voting results indicate the Ukraine crisis is widening the gap between the "free world" and "revisionist powers" while pushing developing countries to adopt "non-alignment" as a long-term strategy for future international relations.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl Dec 18, 2025 4 facts
accountFollowing the re-imposition of UN sanctions, Iran formally froze nuclear talks and suspended its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
claimThe E3 (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) triggered the automatic reinstatement of full-scale UN sanctions against Iran due to Iran's failure to accept conditions regarding its nuclear program.
claimUN sanctions against Iran re-entered into force on September 28, resulting in additional targeted restrictions imposed on Iran by the European Union and Western countries.
accountRussia and China unsuccessfully attempted to block the reinstatement of UN sanctions against Iran.
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com May 15, 2019 4 facts
claimThe President of the United States is prohibited from sharing intelligence with the United Nations or its affiliated organizations unless the President certifies to the congressional intelligence and foreign relations/foreign affairs committees that the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, has established and implemented procedures to protect U.S. intelligence sources and methods from unauthorized disclosure.
claimThere are statutory restrictions on sharing U.S. intelligence with the United Nations.
claimThere is a statutory prohibition against sharing intelligence with the United Nations, unless the President of the United States waives this provision in the interests of U.S. national security, as outlined in 50 U.S.C. §3047(a)(1)-(2).
claimThe President of the United States may waive the requirement to certify procedures for sharing intelligence with the United Nations by providing written certification to the congressional intelligence and foreign relations/foreign affairs committees that sharing such intelligence is in the interest of U.S. national security.
Global Perspectives on the Escalating Iran Conflict - UNA-USA unausa.org 4 facts
claimUN Secretary-General António Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation regarding the conflict in Iran, warning that failure to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability.
claimUN humanitarian agencies report that the escalating violence across the Middle East is driving new waves of displacement and placing growing strain on aid systems.
quoteArticle 2 of the UN Charter states: “All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.”
quoteUN Secretary-General António Guterres stated: “I reiterate that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter. The Charter provides the foundation for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
Forms of Government: Change - What Is Economic Inequality? education.cfr.org Jun 9, 2025 3 facts
claimThe United Nations designated reducing inequality within and among countries as one of its seventeen Sustainable Development Goals in 2015.
claimThe United Nations has prioritized reducing economic inequality because it can fuel democratic backsliding, influence migration, hamper economic growth, and exacerbate health crises.
quoteThe United Nations stated in 2015 that “inequality threatens long-term social and economic development, harms poverty reduction and destroys people’s sense of fulfillment and self-worth.”
Policy Paper: Decoding the United States on Tariffs and Trade freiheit.org Dec 16, 2025 3 facts
claimThe United States government has withdrawn from efforts to manage developing country debt within the United Nations ecosystem and has threatened to veto any negotiated debt relief.
claimCuts to United Nations activities adjacent to development, such as support for refugees and civil societies, are having significant impacts despite development activities being quarantined from funding cuts.
claimThe United Nations has been forced to reprioritize and reduce its global footprint due to United States policy shifts.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 3 facts
claimThe European External Action Service (EEAS) collaborates with multilateral organizations like the United Nations and the G7 to integrate climate and environmental dimensions into the European Union's external relations and promote coordinated global policies.
referenceThe United Nations adopted the Paris Agreement in 2015.
claimThe 2015 Paris Climate Conference, organized by the United Nations, marked the emergence of initiatives including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Global Geothermal Alliance, and Mission Innovation, which aim to foster technological cooperation among governments, private companies, and non-governmental organisations.
Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org Mar 1, 2026 3 facts
claimThe United Nations and Human Rights Watch reported in mid-February that aid, medicine, and reconstruction materials were in short supply in Gaza, contradicting the Israeli government's assertion that Gaza has provisions to last for an extended period.
claimThe Israeli government asserts that the Gaza Strip has provisions to last for an 'extended period,' while the United Nations and Human Rights Watch reported in mid-February that aid, medicine, and reconstruction materials were in short supply.
claimThe United Nations and Human Rights Watch reported in mid-February that aid, medicine, and reconstruction materials were in short supply in the Gaza Strip.
Measuring Adherence to Sustainable Healthy Diets - R Discovery discovery.researcher.life Dec 26, 2022 3 facts
claimThe United Nations (UN) approaches to sustainable development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), prioritize balancing social, economic, and environmental priorities for public health.
referenceGlobal efforts for sustainable healthy diets include the Sustainable Development Goals (United Nations, 2015), the Sustainable Healthy Diets guidelines (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, 2019), and the Planetary Health Diet (EAT-Lancet Commission).
claimThe United Nations encourages governments to promote sustainable healthy diets to address undernutrition, obesity, and climate change.
Business Model Innovation: a Framework for Assessing Corporate ... link.springer.com Apr 18, 2025 3 facts
claimThe United Nations global agenda requires the assistance of policy makers and the active involvement of companies to be achieved.
quoteUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated on 15 November 2022 that the milestone of the world's population reaching 8 billion people is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity's shared responsibility for the planet.
quoteThe United Nations defines its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a "framework for improving the lives of populations around the world and mitigating the hazardous man-made effects of climate change."
Epistemological Problems of Testimony plato.stanford.edu Apr 1, 2021 2 facts
claimThe UN Population Commission consists of 47 members representing almost every country in the United Nations.
claimThe United Nations Economic and Social Council established the UN Population Commission in 1946 to arrange studies, advise on population issues, monitor policy implementation, and provide recommendations to the United Nations.
Iran internal crisis (2025–present) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
measurementAccording to United Nations and humanitarian reports, over 1.1 million Afghan nationals were forcibly returned from Iran between March and early July 2025.
accountAlireza Jeyrani Hokmabad, a senior official at Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations, requested asylum from Switzerland in January 2026, citing fear of social upheaval in Iran.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org Mar 15, 2026 2 facts
claimUnited Nations reports under Security Council Resolution 2334 continue to document Israeli settlement expansion.
perspectiveUnited Nations experts condemned the 'Board of Peace' initiative and advocated for a reparative, rights-based approach to the reconstruction of Gaza on March 2, 2026.
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info Feb 14, 2026 2 facts
claimIn 2025, China and Russia supported Iran in rejecting European efforts to restore United Nations sanctions, which constrained Western leverage.
claimChina's diplomatic posture sometimes aligns with Russia and Iran against Western sanctions at the United Nations, but this does not form a unified ideological front.
Isn't there a lot of disagreement among climate scientists about ... climate.gov Feb 3, 2020 2 facts
referenceThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), founded by the United Nations in 1988, produces periodic assessment reports consisting of three volumes: one on the science, one on impacts, and one on mitigation.
claimThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was founded by the United Nations in 1988.
“Grave Peril” as Crisis Expands Across the Middle East betterworldcampaign.org Mar 8, 2026 2 facts
quoteTom Fletcher, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, stated: “This is a moment of grave peril right now. We’re seeing these crises escalate rapidly with consequences that are out of control.”
claimUnited Nations humanitarian agencies report that escalating violence across the Middle East is triggering new waves of displacement, straining aid systems, and threatening to destabilize the region.
Independence play: Europe's pursuit of strategic autonomy ecfr.eu Jul 18, 2019 2 facts
claimLuxembourg's defense guidelines stress the compatibility between its commitments to the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union, and the country seeks to align NATO and European defense objectives to avoid conflicts between them.
accountIn 2017, Greece blocked a European Union statement on China's human rights record at the United Nations.
Importance of Play in Early Childhood | HeadStart.gov headstart.gov Apr 1, 2024 2 facts
Ancient Roots of Today's Emerging Renaissance in ... link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe active suppression of psychoactive substances is a late twentieth-century global phenomenon led by the United States and the United Nations, with deeper historical roots in Christianity and the colonial Americas.
claimThe United Nations' Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 initiated international bans on psychedelics that remain binding today.
Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Jan 5, 2026 2 facts
quoteIn the 2021 report 'Our Common Agenda,' the United Nations Secretary-General called “on all countries to embrace the ILO guidelines for a just transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies for all.”
referenceThe United Nations published the report 'Our Common Agenda' in 2021.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org Mar 11, 2019 2 facts
claimA United Nations panel of experts concluded that the Borkan-2H missiles used by the Houthis were a derived, lighter version of Iran's Qiam-1 missile and that Iran provided key missile parts to the Houthis.
claimA United Nations panel of experts concluded that the Borkan-2H missiles used by the Houthis are a derived, lighter version of Iran's Qiam-1 missile and that Iran provided key missile parts to the Houthis.
History of modern nutrition science—implications for current ... bmj.com Jun 13, 2018 2 facts
claimThe United Nations, national governments, and international groups adopted portfolios to prevent micronutrient deficiencies through supplementation and fortification.
perspectiveThe international nutrition community's shift toward prioritizing diet quality is hindered by inertia, as evidenced by the reductionist, single-nutrient focus found in many United Nations sustainable development goals.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Feb 24, 2026 2 facts
measurementOn March 2, 2022, 141 of 193 UN member states voted to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in an emergency UN General Assembly session, demanding that Russia immediately withdraw.
measurement141 of 193 UN member states voted to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanded an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Apr 2, 2025 2 facts
accountU.N. Secretary-General António Guterres attended the 2024 BRICS summit in Kazan, which drew criticism from Western countries.
quoteIn a 2015 speech to the United Nations, Vladimir Putin stated: “The Yalta system was actually born in travail. It was won at the cost of tens of millions of lives and two world wars. … Let us be fair. It helped humanity through turbulent, at times dramatic, events of the last seven decades. It saved the world from large-scale upheavals.”
“The Old Foods Are the New Foods!”: Erosion and Revitalization of ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimThe United Nations adopted the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2007.
referenceThe following sources document Indigenous peoples' food systems in Northwestern North America: United Nations (1992, 2007), Anderson (2005), Menzies (2006), Nabhan (2006), Watts and Watts (2007), Brown et al. (2009), Kuhnlein et al. (2009, 2013), Krohn and Segrest (2010), Corntassel and Bryce (2012), Joseph (2012, 2020), Deur et al. (2013), Proctor (2013), Turner et al. (2013b), Augustine and Dearden (2014), Mackenzie (2014), Turner (2014, 2020a), Claxton (2015), Beckwith et al. (2017), Lutz (2020), and Minnis (2021).
Emerging Technology and Irregular Warfare: Launching a New ... irregularwarfare.org Feb 2, 2026 1 fact
accountKristina Kempkey has led and advised major efforts with USAID, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the United Nations, working with military, diplomatic, and civilian partners in Africa, Eastern Europe, and South Asia.
Open Source Software, Public Policy, and the Stakes of Getting It Right opensource.org Jan 26, 2026 1 fact
claimThe United Nations has been active in the implementation or promotion of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs).
History of the Central Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimColin Powell's presentation to the United Nations regarding an Iraqi weapons of mass destruction program was characterized as wishful thinking.
Scientific consensus on climate change - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presents reports summarizing the strength and extent of consensus on climate change and its various aspects to the member states of the United Nations.
How can nuclear combat climate change? world-nuclear.org May 1, 2024 1 fact
claimThe United Nations identifies climate change as the defining issue of our time.
A Region at Capacity: War, Displacement, and the Limits of ... mecouncil.org 2 days ago 1 fact
claimUN agencies, including the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), are reducing staff and projects due to decreased global humanitarian funding.
Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Mar 17, 2026 1 fact
claimThe U.S.-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade is the only agreement that acknowledges the trading partner's development status, specifically designating Cambodia as a least developed country as defined by the United Nations.
What Is the Energy Transition? Drivers, Challenges & Outlook sepapower.org May 7, 2024 1 fact
claimThe United Nations defines renewable energy as energy derived from natural, continuously replenishing processes such as sunlight and wind.
How the “Scientific Consensus” on Global Warming Affects ... heritage.org Oct 26, 2010 1 fact
claimThe U.S. government relied on the 2007 United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report to justify the need to reduce anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe abbreviation FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org Feb 20, 2026 1 fact
claimIn early 2026, the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission issued a formal joint statement asserting that Iran's occupation of three islands constitutes a violation of sovereignty and the U.N. Charter.
Europe's quest for strategic autonomy in response to Trumpism link.springer.com Dec 8, 2025 1 fact
referenceArticle 3, section 5 of the Treaty on European Union mandates that the European Union shall uphold and promote its values and interests, contribute to peace, security, sustainable development, solidarity, mutual respect, free and fair trade, poverty eradication, human rights protection, and the strict observance and development of international law, including the United Nations Charter.
Refreshing global energy security policy and infrastructure for the ... global-solutions-initiative.org 1 fact
referenceExisting templates for energy data collection include the United Nations’ International Recommendations for Energy Statistics, the Joint Organisations Data Initiative (JODI), the IEA’s Energy, Statistics, and Energy Efficiency Indicators Manuals, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) indicators, and the US State Department’s Energy Resource Governance Initiative.
The Israel-Hamas War: Risks of Escalation and Scenarios for ... mei.edu 1 fact
claimThe United Nations has warned of an impending humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli blockade.
Global analysis reveals persistent shortfalls and regional differences ... sidalc.net 1 fact
referenceThe Healthy Diet Basket (HDB) is a standard used by UN agencies and the World Bank to monitor the cost and affordability of healthy diets worldwide.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Jan 28, 2025 1 fact
claimIn the event of an Israeli strike on Iran, the United States will need to assess the damage to Iran's nuclear program, likely without the presence of UN inspectors who may have been expelled or withdrawn.
European Union | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com Jan 2, 2026 1 fact
referenceThe 1970 book 'The new international actors: The UN and the EEC' by C. A. Cosgrove and K. J. Twitchett examines the roles of the United Nations and the European Economic Community as international actors.
Renewables vs. Nature: What the Race to Net Zero Really Means for ... landconservationnetwork.org Jan 9, 2025 1 fact
claimThe United Nations and the International Energy Agency have advocated for a global scale-up of renewable energy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 since 2021.
Global analysis reveals persistent shortfalls and regional differences ... sciencedirect.com 1 fact
claimUnited Nations agencies utilize the Healthy Diet Basket (HDB) as a framework for assessing global food systems.
5.1 Physical Health and Growth in Early Childhood - OpenStax openstax.org Oct 16, 2024 1 fact
claimThe United Nations launched the 'Children, not Soldiers' campaign in 2014 to protect children from being used in armed conflict.
Emerging Technologies And Their Impact On International Relations ... hoover.org 1 fact
claimInternational efforts to regulate emerging technologies are currently minor, with the United Nations expert discussions on drones serving as an example.
Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Nov 26, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe United Nations established the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1992.
A Critical Disconnect: Relying on Nuclear Energy in ... energypolicy.columbia.edu Jul 6, 2023 1 fact
claimThe United Nations stated at the COP27 conference that the world is not currently on a path toward a low-emission future and is at risk of a potential climate disaster.
A “Good Deal” with Iran? Requirements for Preventing a Future ... washingtoninstitute.org Feb 12, 2026 1 fact
claimEuropean hesitation to activate the 'snapback' mechanism for UN nuclear sanctions rendered those sanctions irrelevant.
Scientists Say New Government Climate Report Twists Their Work wired.com Jul 30, 2025 1 fact
claimThe Department of Energy report on climate change critically assesses areas of scientific inquiry that are frequently assigned high levels of confidence by political bodies such as the United Nations or previous Presidential administrations.
ESS Subtopic 6.2: Climate change – Causes and Impacts mrgscience.com 1 fact
claimThe UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) produced a systems diagram illustrating the inputs, outputs, and relationships among human activities, climate change processes, climate characteristics, and threats to human populations and ecosystems.
Political and social trends in the future of global security. A meta ... link.springer.com Dec 5, 2017 1 fact
procedureThe methodology for producing global security foresight documents involves three main steps: (1) A steering group coordinates the process and drafts the final report; (2) The group reviews similar documents from allied countries, foresight reports from organizations like the United Nations and World Bank, and studies the present-day strategic environment using official sources, academic publications, and think tanks; (3) The group analyzes variables—sometimes called 'drivers' or 'trends'—that will shape the future scenario.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
accountThe United States mobilized United Nations resolutions against Iraq, including a resolution on November 29, 1990, that authorized the use of force to eject Iraq from Kuwait.
Does the combination of sustainable business model patterns lead ... link.springer.com Feb 20, 2023 1 fact
referencePelenc, Ballet, and Dedeurwaerdere (2015) discussed the concepts of weak sustainability versus strong sustainability in a brief for the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Report.
China-U.S. Relations in 2024 chinausfocus.com Feb 29, 2024 1 fact
claimThe global landscape established after World War II and the Cold War is expected to undergo significant changes that could impact the United Nations-centered global governance system.
Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu May 20, 2024 1 fact
referenceLin, Liou, and Chou (2020) analyze how Taiwan and other countries utilize legal instruments and policy bundles to address United Nations Sustainable Development Goals regarding energy transition.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com Mar 1, 2026 1 fact
measurementThe Israel-Hamas war resulted in the deaths of more than 70,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, a figure considered reliable by the United Nations and other independent observers.
Sustainable and healthy diet index (SHDI) unveils regional ... link.springer.com Sep 11, 2025 1 fact
quoteThe United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) define sustainable healthy diets as those that cover “all dimensions of an individual´s health and wellbeing, have low environmental pressure and impact; are accessible, affordable, safe and equitable; and are culturally acceptable”.
Ancient Roots of Today's Emerging Renaissance in ... pure.johnshopkins.edu 1 fact
claimThe United Nations’ Convention on Psychotropic Substances initiated an international ban on psychedelics in 1971, which restricted the clinical use of these psychoactive substances.
Practitioners' perceived risks to biodiversity from renewable energy ... nature.com Feb 27, 2025 1 fact
claimThe expansion of large-scale wind and solar energy (LSWS) contributes to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7, which focuses on affordable and clean energy.
Dietary diversity insufficiently explains differences in prevalence of ... journals.plos.org 1 fact
claimAnaemia in pregnancy is a non-communicable disease targeted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to reduce maternal mortality.
Iran Country Report 2026 - BTI Transformation Index bti-project.org 1 fact
measurementIran was ranked 78th on the United Nations’ Human Development Index in 2022, reflecting educational achievements that have not translated into broad economic gains.
Talking Points: US–China Competition and the International Order usali.org Jan 30, 2026 1 fact
claimThe Chinese government's 'Global Governance Initiative' document emphasizes the importance of the UN system, international law, and the concept of non-interference in domestic affairs, rather than advocating for a world based on autocracy.
GovSCH: An Open-Source Schema for Transforming Governance ... newamerica.org Oct 28, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe Akoma Ntoso standard, developed by OASIS Open and the United Nations in 2018, provides an XML-based schema to structure legal, legislative, and judicial documents.
The EU's Open Strategic Autonomy and the challenge of ... globalpolicyjournal.com Aug 27, 2025 1 fact
claimThe European Union has redefined sustainability from a global, UN-aligned inter-generational compact to an internal framework that prioritizes socio-economic objectives over environmental concerns.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
claimThe study of wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and Goal 15 (Life on Land).
China's Global Security Initiative and Russia's Eurasian Security ... valdaiclub.com Jan 28, 2026 1 fact
claimChina and Russia can jointly advocate for the interests of the Global South at the United Nations to encourage more nations to join their respective security initiatives.
Comprehensive Overview on the Present State and Evolution of ... link.springer.com Aug 9, 2024 1 fact
accountThe United Nations introduced the first agenda on climate change under global environmental protection in 1988, following the establishment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme.
Open source software best practices and supply chain risk ... - GOV.UK gov.uk Mar 3, 2025 1 fact
accountThe research methodology for identifying open source software (OSS) best practices included reviewing reports from organizations such as the Linux Foundation, the Apache Software Foundation, and GitHub, as well as policy reports from government bodies and international organizations including the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United Nations, and the United States Department of Defense.
Tracing the geopolitical influence and regional power dynamics in ... link.springer.com Oct 22, 2025 1 fact
accountJoe Biden met with five Central Asian leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in 2023.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info Mar 25, 2025 1 fact
claimInternational actors, such as the United Nations or a contact group of nations, could assist in stabilizing and providing economic relief to a post-theocratic Iran, similar to the Western aid provided to Eastern European countries after the fall of communism.
How do the indices based on the EAT-Lancet recommendations ... medrxiv.org May 14, 2024 1 fact
referenceThe 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target hunger eradication, improved nutrition, and food system sustainability.
UN: Amid Security Risks in Middle East, Humanitarian ... globalissues.org Mar 6, 2026 1 fact
perspectiveUN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that attacks in the Middle East are causing “tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region” and that the situation “could spiral beyond anyone’s control.”
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 1 fact
measurementAnnual population weights used for calculating dietary pattern scores were derived from the United Nations Population Division, with supplemental data on educational and urban/rural distributions provided by Barro Lee and the United Nations.
The Power of Playful Learning in the Early Childhood Setting | NAEYC naeyc.org Feb 23, 2022 1 fact
perspectiveMaria Souto-Manning (2017) argues that play should be repositioned from a privilege to a right, as outlined by Article 31 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
From Arab Spring to regional reset: Saudi-Iranian rivalry ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org Sep 28, 2025 1 fact
claimThe Persian Gulf region could benefit from establishing a Regional Conflict Prevention and Monitoring Center, modeled on UN best practices, to analyze tensions, report agreement violations, and provide independent verification of state conduct.
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment ... nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) projections for the electricity system indicate far less decarbonization than is required to achieve an 80 percent reduction in overall U.S. carbon emissions by 2050, as called for by United Nations agreements.
Media Coverage - News Center - Baruch College newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu 1 fact
accountRalph Blumenthal was featured in The New York Times on January 27, 2023, reporting on a little-known killing field discussed at the United Nations on Holocaust Remembrance Day.