Morning Multilateralism
Friday, June 19 2020
In a second round of UN General Assembly voting, Kenya defeats Djibouti to secure Security Council seat. Plus, accusations fly as Canada grapples with another failed Council bid.
UN human rights chief calls for countries to confront legacy of slave trade and colonialism, including through reparations.
In a lopsided vote, the International Atomic Energy Agency board calls on Iran to give it full access to nuclear sites (China and Russia voted against the resolution).
The International Monetary Fund is hopeful that Argentina can strike a deal with its creditors.
Assessing the summits: Previews of the high-level ASEAN and the EU-China meetings, both set for next week.
South Korea asks the World Trade Organization to adjudicate dispute with Japan over export controls.
Shades of the Lotus case: NATO will investigate disputed naval encounter between French and Turkish ships.
Moscow expects that Xi Jinping will attend BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization summits in Russia this fall.
Via letters to the UN Secretary General, Indonesia and China spar over South China Sea claims.
Embattled Brazilian minister resigns and reportedly will take on role at the World Bank.
A swirling controversy regarding the Organization of American States and the Bolivian elections.