Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogOPCW planning trip to Khan Sheikhoun, site of devastating chemical attackA team of experts from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is planning a trip to Khan Sheikhoun, the small Syrian town…May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogHaley warns US ‘prepared to do more’ in SyriaIn a dramatic Security Council meeting Nikki Haley warns that more airstrikes could be on the tableApr 7, 2017Apr 7, 2017
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogNikki Haley leads allies in boycott of UN nuclear talksThe United States and its closest allies believe a ban is meaningless as long as countries such as North Korea still have nuclear weaponsMar 27, 2017Mar 27, 2017
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogUN envoy calls Trump executive order on Standing Rock “regrettable”Victoria Tauli-Corupuz, the UN’s special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, said on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s…Jan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogSamantha Power urges Trump and Republicans not to cut UN fundsUN ambassador said Russia and China would fill the void if US doesn’t maintain its leadership role.Jan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogAmina Mohammed picked for deputy Secretary-General jobIncoming Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will pick Nigeria’s Minister for the Environment Amina Mohammed as the next deputy…Dec 9, 2016Dec 9, 2016
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogTrump names South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley as new UN ambassadorIn a surprising move, Donald Trump has named Nikki Haley, a popular governor with little foreign policy experience, as his UN ambassador.Nov 24, 2016Nov 24, 2016
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogUN warns of genocide in South Sudan, US calls for arms embargoNov 18, 2016Nov 18, 2016
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogUkraine MP: “Very worried” about Trump’s praise for PutinBut hopes he will be “well-informed” by the time he takes officeNov 14, 2016Nov 14, 2016
Mathias AskinAsk Politics BlogUS abstains from UN resolution condemning Cuban embargoThe United States takes another step towards reconciliation with Cuba, but the Obama administration still faces a hurdle in Congress.Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
