United Nations and Related International Organizations
The foreign policy of all nations is played out on the United Nations' stage. And the United States is the single most dominant player. These resources are the best on the Web for exploring and better understanding the connection between global intergovernmental bodies and U.S. foreign policy.
A Photo Tour of the United Nations
The United Nations is the only organization encompassing every government on Earth. The photos here show the major elements of U.N. headquarters in New York City.
The United Nations is the only organization encompassing every government on Earth. The photos here show the major elements of U.N. headquarters in New York City.
Law of the Sea Treaty
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has been ratified by most countries, but not the United States. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - has details on the treaty.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has been ratified by most countries, but not the United States. Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - has details on the treaty.
Poll Says Americans Support the United Nations
Americans support the United Nations according to a new poll. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, looks at the numbers.
Americans support the United Nations according to a new poll. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, looks at the numbers.
2008 Candidates on the United Nations
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on United Nations reform and the role of the United Nations in world affairs.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers this summary of the 2008 presidential candidate's positions on United Nations reform and the role of the United Nations in world affairs.
Can the U.N. Security Council Be Fixed?
Can the U.N. Security Council Be Fixed? Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--looks at the crucial need for Security Council reform.
Can the U.N. Security Council Be Fixed? Keith Porter--your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy--looks at the crucial need for Security Council reform.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Zhalilzad is U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Zalmay Zhalilzad is U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Learn more about his background, education and experience, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
Who Is Ban Ki Moon?
Who is the new United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon? Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - offers this short bio.
Who is the new United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon? Keith Porter - your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy - offers this short bio.
New Global Court Targets War Crimes
The new International Criminal Court targets war crimes. And the first trial is just beginning. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, has details.
The new International Criminal Court targets war crimes. And the first trial is just beginning. Keith Porter, your About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy, has details.
The United Nations
A profile of the United Nations, the world's only universal membership inter-governmental organization, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
A profile of the United Nations, the world's only universal membership inter-governmental organization, from About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy Keith Porter.
The United Nations
This is the English language entry page to the U.N. web site.
This is the English language entry page to the U.N. web site.
How to Keep From Overselling or Underestimating the United Nations
David Shorr of the Stanley Foundation and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Mark Lagon resist both the skeptics and boosters of the United Nations by pointing toward appropriate expectations for the world body.
David Shorr of the Stanley Foundation and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Mark Lagon resist both the skeptics and boosters of the United Nations by pointing toward appropriate expectations for the world body.
Reform at the United Nations
This the official UN site dealing with reform issues.
This the official UN site dealing with reform issues.
Web Sites in the UN System
An interactive global map for searching UN web sites.
An interactive global map for searching UN web sites.
United Nations Effectiveness
An initiative from the Stanley Foundation to improve United Nations operations.
An initiative from the Stanley Foundation to improve United Nations operations.
The Heritage Foundation
Heritage has a number of policy papers critical of the United Nations and international organizations.
Heritage has a number of policy papers critical of the United Nations and international organizations.
The Value of the United Nations
A 1999 discussion with John Bolton, Professor Ed Luck, and Keith Porter, the About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
A 1999 discussion with John Bolton, Professor Ed Luck, and Keith Porter, the About Guide to U.S. Foreign Policy
The United States Mission to the United Nations
The U.S. Mission is America's "embassy" at United Nations headquarters in New York. It is home to the office of the U.S. ambassador and staff.
The U.S. Mission is America's "embassy" at United Nations headquarters in New York. It is home to the office of the U.S. ambassador and staff.