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UN Security Council
News & analysis tagged UN Security Council — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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How Israel's Ceasefire Became Gaza's Annex
Israel has built 40 permanent outposts in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, controlling 70% of the Strip. The US-brokered truce framework meant to prevent occupation is enabling de facto annexation instead.
2026-07-17
Russia's Support for Africa's UN Seats
Russia supports Africa's push for UN Security Council seats but insists on terms that maintain its veto power, complicating reform efforts.
2026-07-09
Russia Backs Africa's UN Security Council Bid
Russia endorses African Union's demand for UNSC seats, aiming for diplomatic leverage on Ukraine and Sudan while facing a shrinking influence in the Sahel.
2026-07-09
UN Security Council Faces 9,788 CRSV Cases
The UN Security Council's debate on conflict-related sexual violence reveals a record 9,788 cases, highlighting funding cuts and new listings of perpetrators.
2026-07-08
U.S. Iran Draft Revision Faces Veto Threat
The US softens its Iran resolution at the UN Security Council, but China and Russia remain poised to veto, leaving the diplomatic standoff firmly locked.
2026-05-09
UN Security Council's Sahel Peacekeeping Vote
The UN Security Council's vote for a Sahel peacekeeping mission lacks host consent, funding, and operational partners, raising doubts about its effectiveness.
2026-05-05
Trump's Ultimatum Fails: Russia, China Veto
Trump's demand for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed as Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution, shifting strategic power to Beijing.
2026-05-05
Russia-China Veto UN Resolution on Hormuz
Russia and China have vetoed a UN resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening the oil crisis and exposing Security Council deadlock.
2026-05-05