Geneva: In March 2022, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) adopted a pivotal resolution to develop an International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) aimed at addressing plastic pollution comprehensively, including its impact on marine environments. An Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been established, meeting multiple times to finalize the ILBI’s specifics by the end of 2024. The second session of this

United Nations: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously adopted Resolution 2788 (2025), aiming to reinforce the mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution worldwide. The resolution urges member states to effectively utilize various peaceful dispute settlement methods outlined in Article 33 of the UN Charter, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, while supporting the Secretary-General’s mediation efforts. According to EMM, the

Sa Kaeo: The border crossing at Sa Kaeo, a crucial transit point between Thailand and Cambodia, has been closed multiple times daily following a clash between troops in May. This has caused disruptions in travel and commerce across the region. According to Deutsche Welle, both Thailand and Cambodia have increased their military presence along the shared border, heightening fears of