Global Outlook

  In a bold move, Lebanon has filed an urgent complaint with the United Nations after Israel’s abduction of Lebanese national Imad Amhaz, marking a new chapter in the long-standing Israeli-Lebanese conflict. Prime Minister Najib Mikati, citing grave concerns over national sovereignty and civilian safety, has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to escalate the issue to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), framing it as an unprecedented provocation by Israel. Israeli officials claim Amhaz is a Hezbollah operative, but Lebanese authorities, led by Minister of Public Works Ali Hamieh, have challenged this narrative, stating that Amhaz is a civilian officer. Lebanon argues that this operation, which took place in Batroun—far north of any military engagement zones—is a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty. For Lebanon, this incident has crossed a line, as it represents Israel’s first major incursion into the region in recent history. The Lebanese army, along with UNIFIL,...

 United Arab Emirates (UAE), India's geopolitically dependable friend, strongly supported the country's permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council as India assumed the leadership of the UN Security Council in December 2022. (UNSC). India's permanent seat has also received support from other nations, including France and the UK. UAE minister Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi congratulated India and its UN mission on what she called a "very successful" eight terms on the Security Council. Speaking at the UNSC Open Debate on "Maintenance of International Peace & Security: New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism," Al Kaabi praised India's presence on the multilateral international platform and argued for New Delhi's permanent The 193 UN member nations have the authority to accept binding responsibilities from the UN Security Council, which is charged with preserving world peace, prosperity, and security. The US, UK, France, Chin...

 As the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) met for the second time in a month over the missile tests in North Korea, India yet again raised concerns over the impact on peace and security in the region. New Delhi has also reiterated its support for the denuclearisation in the Korean peninsula, underlining that it is “in collective interest” while also stressing that “dialogue and diplomacy” are preferred means to resolve the issue. The latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test by the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) has again sparked tensions between nations with the United States and its allies calling for the country to limit its programs even as Russia and China back Pyongyang amid the likelihood of new sanctions. In the latest UNSC meeting, the United States, Britain, France, and India were among 14 nations to "strongly condemn" the latest North Korea launch on Friday, which was reported to have landed about 125 miles (200 kilometers) from ...

 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has urged the United Nations (UN) to drop the name "Islamic State" when referring to ISIS during the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting in New York. The UAE argued that terrorists should not be associated with religion. UAE Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative and Chargé d’Affaires, Mohamed Abushahab, said that organizations should not “permit ISIS and other groups to hijack a religion of tolerance and give credence to their claims.” He further added, “There is nothing Islamic about terrorism.” He also said that the UN should focus on preventing the emergence of the next generation of terrorists in the world. UAE has a great interest in the next generation and wants to protect them from terrorism. Underlining that terrorism posed a common threat to peace and security, the UAE reiterated its strong condemnation of terrorist attacks and the recruitment of children to terrorist groups. UAE also condemned the dangers and thr...