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International Security

The United Nations serves as an international platform for confronting global security challenges that transcend borders, like terrorism and nuclear proliferation.  The UN brings together nations to share resources and information, and to create frameworks for addressing international security matters.


The United Nations and Iraq
The UN has leads the international effort in Iraq its political mission there, whose mandate includes assisting in Iraq’s national reconciliation, delivering and coordinating humanitarian assistance, and garnering regional and international support for Iraq’s stabilization. Learn More
  

International SecurityCombating International Terrorism
The UN plays an active role in the fight against international terrorism by providing tools and strategies for its 192 Member States to coordinate approaches to counter global terrorism, like counter-terrorism committees, international conventions, and sanctions. Learn More

 Addressing Non-proliferation
Addressing Non-Proliferation

The UN is committed to combating the proliferation of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons around the world.  The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is working to halt the spread of weapons and monitor the threat of proliferation from rogue nations. Learn More

 

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Appearing on PBS News Hour July 20, 2007, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Zalmay Khalilzad describes the danger of a withdrawal from Iraq. ( 2:40 min. )
 
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