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What the UN Security Council Does — and How the Veto Works
The Security Council is the UN's most powerful body, where any one of five permanent members can block a major decision on its own with the veto.
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International affairs, conflict, diplomacy and the forces shaping events across the globe.
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Refugee, Migrant, Asylum Seeker: What the Terms Actually Mean
These three words are often used interchangeably, but in international law they mean different things — and the difference affects people's protection.
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How a Country Becomes a Member of the European Union
Joining the EU is a long, structured process built around democratic standards and adopting the bloc's entire body of law, chapter by chapter.
