What will withdrawal of UNIFIL mean for Lebanon? A withdrawal could not come at a worse time for the Lebanese government and plays into the hands of Hezbollah and Israel Lebanon • 29 Aug
What will withdrawal of UNIFIL mean for Lebanon? A withdrawal could not come at a worse time for the Lebanese government and plays into the hands of Hezbollah and Israel Lebanon • 29 Aug
Why Irish Govt called on UN to intervene in Troubles in 1969 Taoiseach Jack Lynch's request followed many such demands by nationalists for the UN's engagement in Northern Ireland History • 07 Feb
Why Irish Govt called on UN to intervene in Troubles in 1969 Taoiseach Jack Lynch's request followed many such demands by nationalists for the UN's engagement in Northern Ireland History • 07 Feb
'A challenging situation': Irish troops and UNIFIL in Lebanon Despite the recent ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah still present risks for Irish and UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Dec 24
'A challenging situation': Irish troops and UNIFIL in Lebanon Despite the recent ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah still present risks for Irish and UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Dec 24
6 reasons why the UN's Sustainable Development Goals matter Launched in 2015, the goals bring a clarity to issues around sustainability, energy, global warming, hunger and poverty Climate Change • 23 Feb 23
6 reasons why the UN's Sustainable Development Goals matter Launched in 2015, the goals bring a clarity to issues around sustainability, energy, global warming, hunger and poverty Climate Change • 23 Feb 23
How did Russia get USSR's permanent seat on UN Security Council? The Ukranian conflict has seen some ask if Russia is legitimately entitled to the Soviet Union's seat on the Council History • 07 Mar 22
How did Russia get USSR's permanent seat on UN Security Council? The Ukranian conflict has seen some ask if Russia is legitimately entitled to the Soviet Union's seat on the Council History • 07 Mar 22
'A thieves' kitchen': Ireland's lukewarm reaction to the UN While now a highly respected member of the United Nations, Ireland's initial reaction to the organisation was far from enthusiastic History • 05 Feb 21
'A thieves' kitchen': Ireland's lukewarm reaction to the UN While now a highly respected member of the United Nations, Ireland's initial reaction to the organisation was far from enthusiastic History • 05 Feb 21
Can a new UN treaty help to ban nuclear weapons? While none of the current nuclear powers are willing to ratify it, the UN treaty is a major achievement on the road to disarmament Nuclear Weapons • 22 Jan 21
Can a new UN treaty help to ban nuclear weapons? While none of the current nuclear powers are willing to ratify it, the UN treaty is a major achievement on the road to disarmament Nuclear Weapons • 22 Jan 21
Who monitors the US presidential election? Aside from national observers and oversight bodies, the US has also invited an international body to observe the upcoming election Elections • 15 Oct 20
Who monitors the US presidential election? Aside from national observers and oversight bodies, the US has also invited an international body to observe the upcoming election Elections • 15 Oct 20
What are Ireland's Army Ranger Wing doing in Mali? While members of the Irish special forces are more than able for any role they may be assigned, the conflict in Mali is volatile and unstable. Irish Army • 25 Feb 20
What are Ireland's Army Ranger Wing doing in Mali? While members of the Irish special forces are more than able for any role they may be assigned, the conflict in Mali is volatile and unstable. Irish Army • 25 Feb 20
What's the outlook for Irish soldiers in the Golan Heights? As a new batch of Irish troops prepare for deployment, the possibility of military action by Israel in the Golan remains a serious threat Golan Heights • 29 Mar 19
What's the outlook for Irish soldiers in the Golan Heights? As a new batch of Irish troops prepare for deployment, the possibility of military action by Israel in the Golan remains a serious threat Golan Heights • 29 Mar 19
Who's afraid of the UN Global Compact for Migration? The story behind this document - and why some states decided they didn't want to have anything to do with it International Migrants Day • 11 Dec 18
Who's afraid of the UN Global Compact for Migration? The story behind this document - and why some states decided they didn't want to have anything to do with it International Migrants Day • 11 Dec 18
After 40 years in Lebanon, Irish UN troops still face challenges Irish soldiers on the latest UNIFIL tour of duty will face a more complex regional situation than was the case in 1978 Irish Army • 09 Nov 18
After 40 years in Lebanon, Irish UN troops still face challenges Irish soldiers on the latest UNIFIL tour of duty will face a more complex regional situation than was the case in 1978 Irish Army • 09 Nov 18
60 years of overseas service What has the Defence Forces' involvement in UN peacekeeping missions meant for Irish troops? Irish Defence Forces • 03 Aug 18
60 years of overseas service What has the Defence Forces' involvement in UN peacekeeping missions meant for Irish troops? Irish Defence Forces • 03 Aug 18
How did Ireland get involved in UN peacekeeping? Ireland's involvement began when five army officers joined a UN team in Lebanon in 1958 United Nations • 15 Dec 22
How did Ireland get involved in UN peacekeeping? Ireland's involvement began when five army officers joined a UN team in Lebanon in 1958 United Nations • 15 Dec 22
Accountability deficit must be addressed in Syria Now more than ever, we need to make clear that international law provides mechanisms for accountability War Crimes • 14 May 18
Accountability deficit must be addressed in Syria Now more than ever, we need to make clear that international law provides mechanisms for accountability War Crimes • 14 May 18
What can be achieved by missile strikes on Syria? The clear lesson from the week's armed reprisal on Syria by the United States, France and United Kingdom is that international law counts for little Syria • 16 Apr 18
What can be achieved by missile strikes on Syria? The clear lesson from the week's armed reprisal on Syria by the United States, France and United Kingdom is that international law counts for little Syria • 16 Apr 18
What are Irish soldiers achieving in the Golan Heights? As UN peacekeepers return from and deploy to the Golan Heights the role of Irish soldiers in the region has changed dramatically in recent years Irish Army • 05 Sep 18
What are Irish soldiers achieving in the Golan Heights? As UN peacekeepers return from and deploy to the Golan Heights the role of Irish soldiers in the region has changed dramatically in recent years Irish Army • 05 Sep 18
Don't look for it on a map Opinion: Somaliland, Northern Cyprus, Transnistria and Abkhazia are examples of unrecognised states who struggle to join the worldwide community of sovereign countries for a variety of reasons Unrecognised states • 05 Dec 17
Don't look for it on a map Opinion: Somaliland, Northern Cyprus, Transnistria and Abkhazia are examples of unrecognised states who struggle to join the worldwide community of sovereign countries for a variety of reasons Unrecognised states • 05 Dec 17
A controversial legacy: the United Nations and Haiti Opinion: the United Nations' lengthy mission in Haiti has featured serious controversy, including an outbreak of cholera and a poor response by the organisation to events United Nations • 12 Oct 17
A controversial legacy: the United Nations and Haiti Opinion: the United Nations' lengthy mission in Haiti has featured serious controversy, including an outbreak of cholera and a poor response by the organisation to events United Nations • 12 Oct 17
Five takeaways from Trump at the U.N. Five key points from Donald Trump's address to the U.N. General Assembly yesterday in his hometown of New York Donald Trump • 25 Sep 17
Five takeaways from Trump at the U.N. Five key points from Donald Trump's address to the U.N. General Assembly yesterday in his hometown of New York Donald Trump • 25 Sep 17
