Morning Multilateralism

Tuesday, June 9 2020

• The World Health Organization warns that the pandemic is worsening worldwide; plus, WHO official says asymptomatic transmission is rare (stirring some confusion and controversy).

• Clapback on snapback: Russia resists United States efforts to extend the UN Security Council’s arms embargo on Iran. For background on the Council dynamics regarding Iran, see here.

• The World Bank foresees the worst global recession in eighty years, warns of a “wave of defaults.”

• And they’re off! The formal process begins for selecting the next World Trade Organization director general.

• The African Union urges end to fighting in Libya, as seesaw battle between internationally recognized government and Khalifa Haftar continues.

• NATO’s secretary general lays out vision for the alliance in the next decade, addresses questions on China’s military rise, possible U.S troop cuts in Germany, and more.

• Ocean diplomacy: a conversation about the state of play on a planned high-seas treaty.

• Sudan reportedly begins negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.

• A contingent from Ukraine begins mission to keep the peace in Kosovo.