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  2. Why is Sweden telling its citizens to prepare for war?

    Why is Sweden telling its citizens to prepare for war?

    Sweden moved closer to joining NATO, and concerns about potential Russian aggression grow.
  3. What is the UN genocide convention?

    What is the UN genocide convention?

    South Africa’s case against Israel is the fifth time the United Nations genocide law has been used this way.
  4. How the US uses its UN veto power to protect Israel

    How the US uses its UN veto power to protect Israel

    The US has used its UN veto power to stop an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire resolution and other measures. Here's how it got veto power and how America has used it.
  5. Is the UN doing a good job? Just 33% of Americans think so

    Is the UN doing a good job? Just 33% of Americans think so

    The United Nations has been grappling with two global conflicts that it has so far been unable to deescalate – the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.
  6. The Overview: A newsletter for our curious world | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    The Overview: A newsletter for our curious world | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    The world is big. A daily newsletter shouldn’t be. Every weekday afternoon, Blue Marble will send you the news you need to navigate our world.
  7. Europe | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Europe | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Explainers and perspectives on countries across Europe.
  8. Ukraine landmines

    Ukraine landmines

    It will take decades to clear Ukraine's landmines. Without more women, it will be even slower — and more dangerous.
  9. Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    Next Generation Changemakers | Chicago Council on Global Affairs

    A network of intersectional and multi-disciplinary thinkers, doers, and communicators to better guide and inform our work.
  10. Qatar's role in Israeli hostage negotiations

    Qatar's role in Israeli hostage negotiations

    Despite its small size, Qatar has historically played an outsize role in negotiating with organizations or countries that the U.S. doesn’t have relations with.
  11. ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    ICJ rules Israel must take measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza

    U.N.'s ICJ ruled Israel must protect Palestinians in Gaza. They did not order cease-fire. In 63% of previous cases, they denied requests to stop military action
  12. Ukraine is full of landmines

    Ukraine is full of landmines

    It will take decades to clear. Without women, it will be even slower — and more dangerous.
  13. What are South Africa's provisional measures in their case against Israel?

    What are South Africa's provisional measures in their case against Israel?

    South Africa has asked the UN court to grant nine provisional measures in its genocide case against Israel, which includes ordering Israel to stop military actions in the Gaza Strip.
  14. Israel faces genocide charges in the UN's International Court of Justice

    Israel faces genocide charges in the UN's International Court of Justice

    South Africa has charged Israel with genocide. Charges will be heard at the International Court of Justice, the judicial arm of the U.N.
  15. ICJ judge voted against every approved measure in Israel genocide case

    ICJ judge voted against every approved measure in Israel genocide case

    ICJ Judge Sebutinde of Uganda voted against the provisional measures approved by the U.N. court in South Africa's genocide case against Israel.
  16. Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

    Why is the US involved in regional Middle East conflicts?

    Secretary of State Antony Blinken is touring Israel and the Middle East, where the U.S. has official ties with nearly every country. Israel has ties to only five.
  17. How could young voters affect Taiwan’s election?

    How could young voters affect Taiwan’s election?

    The Jan. 13 presidential election in Taiwan could shift its relationship with China as young people in favor of an independent island vote.
  18. Why is the U.S. arming Taiwan?

    Why is the U.S. arming Taiwan?

    The U.S. has maintained a delicate balance between not officially recognizing Taiwan as a sovereign nation and arming the island to fend off any Chinese aggression.
  19. US government shutdown: Do other countries have government shutdowns?

    US government shutdown: Do other countries have government shutdowns?

    The US government avoided a shutdown but has had many in recent years. Why don't other governments have as many shutdowns?
  20. Where in the world are US military deployed?

    Where in the world are US military deployed?

    The U.S. is expanding its military presence near Israel and Gaza. There were more than 170,000 troops stationed outside of the U.S. and its territories as of 2022.
  21. Access to electricity in Africa fights climate change

    Access to electricity in Africa fights climate change

    Electrifying rural Africa could fight climate change and reduce emissions
  22. How long has Israel occupied the Palestinian territories? Is it legal?

    How long has Israel occupied the Palestinian territories? Is it legal?

    The UN General Assembly has asked the ICJ to advise on whether Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories is legal.