News, Analysis, Opinions & Articles

Bahrain’s U.N. Ambassador Jamal Fares Alrowaiei speaks to reporters at U.N. headquarters on April 1, 2026, as journalists question him on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and the lack of a clear regional path to de-escalation.

Bahrain Opens U.N. Presidency With Iran Warning but No Regional Endgame

Bahrain used the opening of its U.N. Security Council presidency to press its case against Iran, defend a Hormuz draft resolution and signal concern over regional instability. But questions from journalists exposed a deeper issue: the region still lacks a clear political mechanism to move from escalation management to a credible path toward de-escalation.

Security Council

A visual paradox of the crisis: Iranian strikes on Gulf states, a vast U.S. military footprint, and Egypt positioned in between—politically blamed despite its condemnation, solidarity, and direct economic exposure.

Opinion: Iran Hit the Gulf. So Why Is Egypt Taking the Blame?

Iran’s attacks on Gulf states deserved condemnation and serious questions about regional security. Instead, some chose the cheaper route: blaming Egypt.

Opinions

Michelle Bachelet and Virginia Gamba in the narrowing race for the next UN Secretary-General, as endorsements shift and the politics behind the process grow harder to ignore.

Chile Blinked First. The Maldives Closed the Door. What the UN Secretary-General Race Just Revealed

Chile’s withdrawal from Michelle Bachelet exposed the realpolitik behind the UN Secretary-General race. The Maldives’ withdrawal from Virgin

Next UNSG

The Security Council Elected Ten Are No Longer Playing Along

The Security Council’s elected members are no longer just rotating through the chamber. Quietly, the E10 are coordinating, drafting, and shaping outcomes in ways rarely seen before. As paralysis grips the Council, a subtle shift is underway—one that could redefine how power works inside the UN.

Security Council

2 3 4 5