Tag Archives: United Nations General Assembly

Important, but impotent

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Michaela

By Danny Schechter  One of the most astute critics of the United Nations was a man who worked there for years and worshipped its ambitions. His name was Conor Cruise O’Brien, an Irish diplomat and extraordinary writer who savaged the institution … Continue reading →

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Peace Now, or Never

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Michaela

By Ehud Olmert As the United Nations General Assembly opens this year, I feel uneasy. An unnecessary diplomatic clash between Israel and the Palestinians is taking shape in New York, and it will be harmful to Israel and to the … Continue reading →

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