International Organizations

The world’s multilateral institutions were created nearly seven decades ago. They need rethinking.

This is the first time since World War II that there may be no cooperative way out.

The first hundred days of war in Ukraine represented the worst of modern warfare.

In his new book, the billionaire philanthropist focuses on technical solutions but ignores politics.

Global institutions have long relegated much of the world to second-class status.

The United States should help the body finally live up to its promise.

The International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into Ukraine. Here’s what you need to know.

The U.N. Charter puts limits on the veto power permanent members enjoy. Now, some countries want that enforced.

For now, the health agency’s newest hub is mostly just for show.

It’s time for the Indo-Pacific democracies to address the crisis.

In Ivory Coast, the court’s blind pursuit of justice undermined reconciliation efforts.

BRICS may be a young institution, but it shouldn’t be underestimated.

Africa’s regional organizations won’t be taken seriously if they regularly denounce military juntas while tolerating constitutional coups.

A U.S. State Department czar should lead a campaign to stop China and Russia from gaining control of multilateral agencies.

The new grouping won’t give the United States any more leverage over China than it already has—and it might raise tensions in the region higher than ever.

Human rights advocates say the move is long overdue.

A global body has helped poorer nations counter COVID-19, but less technologically advanced countries need a similar institution to protect against the coming plague of cyberattacks.