UN risks losing relevance over failure to uphold peace, Brazilian leader warns

Is There a Case for UN Optimism?

On April 16, Seton Hall University’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosted UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang as part of its World Leader Forum. President Yang emphasized the enduring relevance of the three pillars of the United Nations—peace and security, human rights, and development—and the promising future that the students possessed. His confident …

Brazilians not happy with President Lula’s third mandate

Tough times ahead for Brazilian president Lula da Silva. On Wednesday a public opinion poll was released indicating that 57% of Brazilians disapprove of his government, and for 56% of the 57%, Lula’s performance is much worse than his previous two terms, while 61% believe the country in on the wrong track.

UN risks losing relevance over failure to uphold peace, Brazilian leader warns

According to Lula da Silva, today’s conflicts "make it clear that the UN Security Council’s reform cannot be delayed"