Refugee crises around the world push nations' limits of capacity
Lagging financial help for displaced people has raised concerns that it could destabilize neighbors and regions.
France
The French Republic is a nation in Western Europe with a central role in international relations. France is a founding member of the E.U. and holds a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, hosting the headquarters of several international organizations, including UNESCO.
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U.N. chief takes aim at the 'scourge of war' and weapons stockpiles
António Guterres launched a campaign underscoring the need for nations to scrap nuclear arsenals and other weapons.
Experts propose clean energy global fund to propel climate treaty
A global fund or organization could speed innovation so the energy sector can fulfill the Paris climate treaty.
Threats to press and repressive leaders pose danger to democracy
Reporters Without Borders says hatred for the press is 'steadily more visible' - and is not limited to authoritarian countries.
International cooperation is shaped by a history of waterways and wars
The first international organization dates to an 1804 Rhine River treaty. In the 20th century, organizations proliferated.