Category Archives: UN

The Unknown Unknown

After 9/11 2001, George W. Bush quickly shifted the focus from Afghanistan to Iraq. Throughout 2002, the Bush administration undertook a diplomatic effort to gain UN authorization for military action as they alleged that the Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, developed … Continue reading

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“I Really Don’t Care, Do you?”

UPDATE BELOW. On Monday, 2 March 2026, the First Lady of the United States, Melanie Trump, presided over a session of the United Nations Security Council meeting about Maintenance of International Peace and Security, Children Technology and Education in Conflict. … Continue reading

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“They Won’t be Around Much Longer”

Chilled by president Trump’s first appearance at the UN General Assembly last week and his remarks on North Korea and Iran, the international press wondered how more measured lawmakers and politicians around the world would respond to his brazen threats … Continue reading

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No ‘Plausible Deniability’ Anymore

Immediate comments debunking litany-like claims by President Barack Obama about aim and scope of overall inoffensive NSA’s mass surveillance, made in carefully staged public speeches such as yesterday’s State of the Union Address, by those who have access to Edward … Continue reading

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