Japan has been a prominent supporter of a U.S. initiative to encourage participation in peacekeeping operations, but to date, Tokyo’s follow-up has been constructive but limited. For Tokyo and its allies, ensuring that the UN can handle today’s ugly crises is an unavoidable task.
This piece outlines the process for electing five new judges to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is forthcoming next month (November 2026) at the United Nations (UN). The ICJ was established as a principal organ of the UN when the UN was established in 1945, and its statute was adopted when the UN Charter was adopted.
Foreign Policy in Focus uses analysis from Thibault Camelli and Ronny Patz's policy brief, How to End the United Nations’ Current Financial Crisis… and Prevent Future Ones, published earlier this year to inform this piece on the United Nations' current financial state.
Source: Foreign Policy in Focus, October 6, 2026Subscribe to our newsletter and receive regular updates on our latest events, analysis, and resources.
"*" indicates required fields