Tariq Saeedi In the first part of this analysis, I examined the foundational flaws in the Board of Peace (BoP) charter—its dramatic departure from the UN-mandated focus on Gaza reconstruction, the absence of essential governance mechanisms like succession planning and accountability, and its troubling resemblance to a personal fiefdom rather than a legitimate international … [Read more...]
A Critical Analysis of Trump’s Board of Peace: Ambition Without Foundation – PART ONE
Tariq Saeedi Introduction When I first learned about President Trump's Board of Peace (BoP), I expected something profound and of lasting value from someone of his intellectual stature. What I discovered instead was a deeply troubling document that raises more questions than it answers. --- The BoP charter appears to be a hastily constructed framework that diverges … [Read more...]
Central Asia’s Voice in the UN: Kyrgyzstan Ambassador to Turkmenistan Holds Briefing on His Country’s Candidacy for UN Security Council
Elvira Kadyrova As part of diplomatic efforts aimed at gaining international support, the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Turkmenistan, Azizbek Madmarov, held a briefing in Ashgabat dedicated to Kyrgyzstan's candidacy for non-permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 period. The event was attended by heads and staff of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan underscores the importance of regional cooperation at the UN Security Council’s open debates
The United Nations Security Council convened on July 19, 2024, for open debates to discuss the critical role of regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security. The meeting, chaired by Russia, highlighted the importance of cooperation between the UN and bodies such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan made a statement on behalf of Central Asia at the UN Security Council debate on peacebuilding and peacekeeping
On 26 January 2023, the UN Security Council held an open debate on peace-building and peacekeeping under the topic "Investment in people to enhance resilience against complex challenges". More than 70 member countries, as well as heads of UN agencies, took part in the debate, which was initiated by Japan (the Chairman of the UN Security Council in January 2023). The heads … [Read more...]
Central Asia under spotlight of discussions at the UN Security Council
Elvira Kadyrova Last week, the UN Security Council hosted debate on the contribution of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Commonwealth of Independent States and Shanghai Cooperation Organization in countering terrorist threats. The meeting, chaired by Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, was attended by foreign ministers of a number of members of these … [Read more...]
French proposal regarding the use of veto in the Security Council
Ashgabat, 22 September 2015 --- The blocking of the United Nations Security Council in case of mass atrocities is unacceptable. It is a question of humanity and of defense of the principles that are at the heart of the United Nations Charter. It is also a determinant question for the maintenance of peace and international security as impunity, radicalization, and terrorism find … [Read more...]