The past several years have seen Australia attracting the ire of many international allies. Is the notion of Australia as a globally minded citizen still relevant? Australia is in no […]
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The Need for Crisis Planning in Government Policy
Effective crisis planning should be a major objective for all governments and organisations. Unfortunately it currently exists as a secondary thought, an oversight that may prove disastrous as crises become […]
The UN in South Sudan
In a move toward resolving the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted Resolution 2304 (2016) with 11 votes in favour and four […]
Beyond 2016 – the Olympic legacy
With a reach of over one billion people, the Olympic and Paralympic Games provides a world stage on which to showcase a nation’s potential. From culture to scenic beauty, […]
Civilian Protection: Using Force in United Nations Peacekeeping
United Nations peacekeepers are increasingly being asked to choose between using force to protect civilians and abstaining from conflict in order to avoid legal prosecution. If the priority of these […]
On World Humanitarian Day, it is time to rebuild support for international humanitarian cooperation
Amelia Seeto The world is experiencing a series of compounded, prolonged and increasingly conflict-based humanitarian crises. In 2015, over 125 million people required daily emergency food, water and shelter for […]
Problems Plaguing Rio de Janeiro
With the 2016 Summer Olympic Games to begin in the coming days and the Paralympics set to follow in September, much of the world’s attention has been […]
Reflections on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (30 July)
The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, held on the 30th of July recognizes the fact that both human trafficking and slavery are not mere relics of the […]
A Message to United Nations Associations on the 70th Anniversary of WFUNA
August 2nd, Dear Friends, On August 2, 1946, representatives from your organization and twenty-one other UNAs combined efforts to support the ideals of the UN Charter in […]
Can Elected Members Make a Difference in the UN Security Council? Australia’s Experience in 2013–2014
John Langmore and Jeremy Farrall The UN Charter gives the Security Council the extraordinary function of being responsible for international peace and security. Although the Permanent Five members are disproportionately […]