From Iran to Gaza, Pakistan is betting that relationships across rival blocs can give middle powers greater diplomatic influence as the Security Council struggles to act. Pakistan entered its Security Council term carrying the baggage of its own regional rivalries. It may leave it arguing that those same geopolitical relationships have become an asset. As…
After nearly a decade leading UN peace operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix is looking back at a period in which peacekeeping has become smaller, more dangerous, and more politically constrained. Over the course of his term, the number of uniformed personnel in the field was cut in half, falling from more than 100,000 in 2017 to…
“One day, even people in Israel will wake up and say: what have we been doing?” says U.N. High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Miguel Ángel Moratinos. He argues that a new generation, unwilling to accept the suffering of war, could make this century the one that ends it. These are times of global…
From the soaring domes of Hagia Sophia to the majestic libraries of Europe, Ertug has spent over fifty years capturing architectural wonders with poetic precision, creating a timeless visual archive of cultural heritage Renowned for his breathtaking large-format architectural and cultural heritage photography, Ahmet Ertug stands at the crossroads of art, history, and architecture….
AI, Disarmament, and the Call for Responsible Regulation “UN Disarmament Chief Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu Warns of AI-Driven Autonomous Weapons: Calls for Global Action to Protect Humanity” Mrs. Nakamitsu highlights crucial points about the integration of AI in military systems and the implications for disarmament and civilian protection. She emphasizes the need for a legally binding…
