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United Nations

The Role of the UN General Assembly
The UN General Assembly hosts a much-watched debate of world leaders each year but has struggled to make its work more substantive.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors September 7, 2022

North Korea

What to Know About Sanctions on North Korea
World powers continue to punish North Korea with economic sanctions, but the pressure has so far failed to push Pyongyang toward denuclearization.

Backgrounder by CFR.org Editors July 27, 2022

Iran Nuclear Agreement

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal?
Diplomacy to revive this arms control agreement has faced multiple stumbling blocks, including Iran’s nuclear advances and geopolitics related to the war in Ukraine.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson July 20, 2022

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International Organizations

A Troubled Cup for the Beautiful Game

Podcast
The 2022 FIFA World Cup has kicked off in Qatar, and billions of fans worldwide are tuning in to the world’s most popular live event. And yet as in years past, the Qatar Cup is transpiring under the shadow of controversy.

Podcast with Gabrielle Sierra and Laurent Dubois November 23, 2022 Why It Matters

Middle East and North Africa

What Is the Kafala System?
The kafala system regulates the lives of tens of millions of migrant laborers in the Middle East, but growing outrage over human rights abuses, racism, and gender discrimination has fueled calls for reform.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson November 18, 2022

COVID-19

When Will COVID-19 Become Endemic?
Government leaders are optimistic that COVID-19 is becoming endemic, meaning more predictable and manageable. But many scientists say it’s too soon to behave like the pandemic is over.

In Brief by Claire Klobucista November 14, 2022