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Thomas G. Weiss

UN Reform? Think 'Alice in Wonderland'

In the News
PassBlue
Thomas G. Weiss

"It is foolish to discuss reforming the UN while ignoring the brutal contemporary political realities," Thomas G. Weiss argues.

US President Joe Biden addresses the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly
AP Photos
US Foreign Policy

The Rumors of the UN’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

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PassBlue
Thomas G. Weiss

"The UN’s performance leaves much to be desired, but it has made substantial contributions to world order," says Thomas Weiss.

UN Security Council floor seen from above through a window.
Reuters
Defense and Security

Protecting Cultural Heritage in Ukraine and Beyond

In the News
The Wall Street Journal
Thomas G. Weiss

“The war crime of destroying cultural heritage is yet another reason to say ‘nyet’ to Russian recolonization,” write Thomas Weiss and James Cuno in the Wall Street Journal.

A ceremony takes place inside Saint-Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
Reuters
Global Politics

UN Security Council Powerless to Help Ukraine

In the News
The Conversation
Thomas G. Weiss

Has the five-member veto power diminished the UN’s status? Distinguished Fellow Thomas Weiss lends expertise on this and more with the Conversation.

The UN Security Council assembles in rows of chairs in a dark room with green floors.
Reuters
Defense and Security

What Now, António?

In the News
PassBlue
Thomas G. Weiss

Thomas Weiss discusses Secretary-General António Guterres' reappointment and his future with the UN.

Global Politics

A Plea for Multilateralism From the Windy City

In the News
PassBlue
Thomas G. Weiss

This essay is part of a series of people working in international affairs relating their experiences during the pandemic from across the globe.

View of Chicago from Willis Tower
Andrew Horne
Global Cities

'Wartime' Leadership? Donald Trump Is No FDR

In the News
The Chicago Tribune
Thomas G. Weiss

Among the most preposterous of delusions from our delusional president is that he is qualified to lead the country in the "war" against COVID-19. Could we imagine a contrast more ludicrous than that between the recycled reality-TV host and Franklin D. Roosevelt?

President Roosevelt examines a globe presented to him by the U.S. Army. December 25, 1942.
FDR Presidential Library & Museum
US Foreign Policy

Does the United Nations Do Anything Useful?

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Catherine Bertini and Thomas G. Weiss join Deep Dish to discuss the future of the United Nations and why the United States should lead its renewal.

Flags outside the United Nations
Mat Reding
Global Politics