United Nations

Today's Big Question The war in Gaza has killed thousands of civilians. Judges will decide if that's a war crime.

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 11 January 24

Under the radar The Week salutes those whose remarkable achievements deserve greater recognition

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 24 December 23

Speed Read Pressure mounts on Israel as reports spotlight danger to Palestinian civilians

By Harold Maass, The Week US Published 23 December 23

Speed Read The United States abstained from voting for the measure, which calls for more aid but not a cease-fire

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 23 December 23

In Depth The annual climate conference fossil-fueled controversy

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 14 December 23

The Explainer Critics say the new agreement does not go far enough in ending fossil fuel use

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 13 December 23

The Explainer Settler violence against Palestinians surges since 7 October attack in attempt 'to redraw the demographic map'

By The Week UK Published 9 November 23

Talking point Haiti has a history of disastrous foreign interventions. Kenyan police are accused of brutality. Now the two will mix.

By Joel Mathis Published 6 October 23

Speed Read Kenya has pledged 1,000 security personnel to help stabilize Haiti, but lots of questions remain

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 3 October 23

The Explainer Practice of extending patents stifles competition and can increase the cost of vital drugs to those most in need

By The Week Staff Published 27 September 23

Today's Big Question Home Secretary Suella Braverman questions whether 1951 UN Refugee Convention is 'fit for our modern age'

By The Week Staff Published 26 September 23

Missing figures at UN General Assembly lead to broad questions about the organisation's credibility

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 20 September 23