Paul Kennedy

Professor of International Security Studies at Yale University

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Professor of International Security Studies at Yale University and author of The Parliament of Man: The Past, Present, and Future of the United Nations

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President Bush and Iran's President Ahmadinejad were both in the General Assembly chamber this morning as the UN began its  62 nd  session . Ahmadinejad will speak later today.

New Faces, Old Issues at the UN

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North Korea says it has successfully conducted its first underground nuclear test, an action that has reportedly brought joy to the people and the army of that country, and…

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This week, the  United Nations  has been a forum for America-bashing by the  leaders of Iran and Venezuela .
Speaking to the General Assembly, Venezuela's President Hugo…

Diplomacy and Political Theater at the United Nations

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