On the shores of Lake Geneva, the battle to revitalize the WTO continues
The US, Japan and Europe used last week’s trade policy review to better coordinate a shared approach to reforming the organization....
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The Geneva Observer
- Oct 18, 2021
- 8 min
AN NGO TAKES A HARD LOOK AT THE FUNDING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL EXPERTS.
BUT IS IT REALLY TRYING TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE SYSTEM, OR LEADING A CHARGE TO REIN IN THE RAPPORTEURS? By...
The Geneva Observer
- Oct 1, 2021
- 8 min
Cutting-edge thinking: The Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Summit
By Philippe Mottaz and Vincent Landon Thursday, September 30, 2021 ANALYSIS This post is an on-site edited version of The Geneva Observer...
The Geneva Observer
- Aug 27, 2021
- 6 min
The abandonment of Afghanistan
By Jamil Chade August 26, 2021 ANALYSIS This post is an on-site edited version of The Geneva Observer Briefing, our newsletter, August...
The Geneva Observer
- Jul 23, 2021
- 6 min
Jens Spahn, Germany's health minister, paid a visit to WHO and Geneva.
By Philippe Mottaz Thursday July 23, 2021 ANALYSIS This article is an on-site edited version our The Geneva Observer Briefing. Sign up...
The Geneva Observer
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
China and the UN: effective investment or undue influence?
By Philippe Mottaz Thursday July 22, 2021 ANALYSIS This article is an on-site version our The Geneva Observer Briefing. Sign up here to...
The Geneva Observer
- Jun 11, 2021
- 4 min
With 60% of its products "unhealthy", should the WHO Foundation accept Nestlé's donation?
By Philippe Mottaz and Jamil Chade June 11, 2021 ANALYSIS This post is an on-site edited version of The Geneva Observer Briefing, our...
The Geneva Observer
- May 12, 2021
- 6 min
A major victory for civil society on the TRIPS Waiver
By John Zarocostas, with Philippe Mottaz - The Geneva Observer May 12, 2021 ANALYSIS This is a slightly revised edition of May 12, 2021...
The Geneva Observer
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
"America is Back?". So is Geneva!
By Jamil Chade April 24, 2021 ANALYSIS Despite its name, the virtual climate summit convened this week by Joe Biden is not only about...
The Geneva Observer
- Apr 21, 2021
- 6 min
The Italian Job: Obfuscation and Influence at the WHO.
By Philippe Mottaz - The Geneva Observer April 21, 2021 INVESTIGATION - ANALYSIS From Rome to Geneva, the official lines of defense...
The Geneva Observer
- Mar 1, 2021
- 6 min
A Silicon Valley Memo on China's Tech Global Dominance Has Ramifications in International Geneva
By Philippe Mottaz - The Geneva Observer Wednesday, February 24, 2021 ANALYSIS Can the current multilateral system and its institutions...
The Geneva Observer
- Feb 10, 2021
- 5 min
The Geneva Observer Briefing
Human Rights Front and Center By Philippe Mottaz and Jamil Chade - The Geneva Observer February 9, 2021 BRIEFING - ANALYSIS This is a...
The Geneva Observer
- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 min
Joe Biden Says Goodbye to the Geneva Consensus
By Jamil Chade @jamilchade - The Geneva Observer February 2, 2020 Analysis You may remember it; we called it "Orwellian" in name when it...
The Geneva Observer
- Feb 2, 2021
- 4 min
Joe Biden's Surprises
By Elisabeth Drew* February 2, 2021 Opinion WASHINGTON, DC – Joe Biden knows enough about the US presidency to understand that the first...
The Geneva Observer
- Dec 15, 2020
- 4 min
The United Front: A Lesser-Known Side of Chinese Presence in Switzerland
By Ralph Weber* December 15, 2020 OPINION-ANALYSIS The influence of China on the world economy and international politics increases from...
The Geneva Observer
- Dec 11, 2020
- 3 min
Int'l Geneva applauds rising star as US Trade Representative
By John Zarocostas and Philippe Mottaz - The Geneva Observer December 11, 2020 NEWS-ANALYSIS This article is a republished version of our...
The Geneva Observer
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
UN's Palais renovation still marred by management issues
December 8, 2020 By Philippe Mottaz and Jamil Chade NEWS - ANALYSIS The CHF 836 million plan to renovate the UN in Geneva (UNOG), known...
The Geneva Observer
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
Guterres launches month of UN climate action
The Geneva Observer December 3, 2020 NEWS-ANALYSIS This article was first published as part of our newsletter briefing sent out on...
The Geneva Observer
- Dec 3, 2020
- 2 min
The long road to reclassification: UN Commission removes cannabis from list of most dangerous drugs
The Geneva Observer December 3, 2020 NEWS-ANALYSIS This article was first published as part of our newsletter briefing sent out on...
The Geneva Observer
- Nov 27, 2020
- 3 min
Does WHO indirectly incentivise the kind of funding it wants to avoid?
The Geneva Observer November 26, 2020 NEWS - ANALYSIS This article was first published as part of our newsletter briefing sent out on...
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