Member States Pledge Troops and Support to UN Peace Keeping Missions in Berlin Ministerial

Member states pledge troops and support to UN peace keeping missions in Berlin Ministerial

The Ministerial comes at a time when the world body is undergoing major internal restructuring, facing major funding cuts by the U.S. and Europe’s increased military spending.

Doing “Less with Less” at the UN

Sweeping cuts in U.S. contributions have put UN finances under great strain. Many at the UN have long felt it should slim down, but less thought has been given to what a smaller organisation will mean in practice. It is time to contemplate that question.

UN peacekeeping efforts are facing major challenges. There are more and more wars around the world, while funding is becoming uncertain – because the US no longer wants to pay.

Countries can't fill gap if US pulls UN peacekeeping funding, German foreign minister warns

Countries will not be able to fill the gap if the US withdraws its funding for the UN peacekeeping mission, Germany's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Doing “Less With Less” At The UN - Global Upfront Newspapers

Over the years, senior UN officials have often exhorted the staff to achieve “more with less” when the world organisation’s finances were under strain. Today, with the U.S. having announced sweeping budget cuts and freezes affecting many parts of the UN – and the institution battling cash flow problems of...