Morning Multilateralism
Thursday, May 14 2020
With organization near crisis, World Trade Organization chief announces plan to leave post early.
World Health Organization officials warn that coronavirus “may never go away,” urge preparations for long struggle. Plus, an analysis of India’s coming moment for WHO leadership.
As U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Israel, U.S. legislators from both parties circulate letter urging U.S. to defend Israel from probe by the International Criminal Court.
German lawmaker worries that the country’s constitutional court “has put an explosive charge under the euro and the EU.”
Shanghai Cooperation Organization convenes by videoconference, prepares for planned July summit meeting. Meanwhile, the Organization of American States delays its summit until October.
US intelligence chief criticizes Germany for undermining NATO nuclear policy.
Alleging corruption, the World Bank prohibits British traffic expert from participating in Bank projects.