High visibility debates, vetoes, and failures over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Gaza crisis have led to increased scrutiny of the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council and calls for reform.
Much of the conversation on Security Council reform has focused on membership expansion. Proponents make the case that permanent seats on the body for countries like India, Brazil, and South Africa would give them a greater stake in the established international order—which the U.S. views as under attack by Russia and China. However, there is a more important task for the council than membership reform, Bruce Jones argues.
In a new essay, Jones reflects on relevant lessons from the Cold War and explains how the Security Council can reestablish its role as de-escalator during strategic crises.
Previewing the EU elections. From June 6 to 9, EU voters will head to the polls to select members of the European Parliament. On the Lawfare Daily podcast, Tara Varma and Sophie Roehse join Molly Reynolds to discuss the elections, what they mean for European politics, impacts on the United States, and more.
Transforming education with partnerships. Stronger family, school, and community partnerships help ensure that relational trust is at the foundation of schools, and that stakeholders can work toward a shared vision of education in their communities. To offer guidance on these partnerships, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings has produced a new report with six global lessons.
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