Richard Gowan
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Biography
Publications
News and media
Richard Gowan is UN Director at the International Crisis Group in New York and a contributor the organisation’s August 2020 report Iran: The U.S. Brings Maximum Pressure to the UN.
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A diplomatic breakdown over “snapback” tests the UN
Dispute over a US call for pre-2015 Iran sanctions has pushed the Security Council to its limit. It’s been there before.
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Commentary
Australia's battle at the UN
Australia's battle at the UNRichard GowanSydney Morning HeraldPlease click here for full online text.Richard Gowan
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Analyses
Australia in the UN Security Council
In this Lowy Institute Analysis, Richard Gowan reviews Australia’s time as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Gowan argues that while it has not changed the…
ABC News Online
01 January 2015