The Fracturing of an Alliance: A Warning Sign from the UN Security Council The United States' decision to walk out of a recent UN Security Council meeting, amidst a public dispute with France over human rights, has exposed deepening cracks in the once unshakeable bond between two of the world's most powerful nations.
The drama unfolded against the backdrop of a contentious vote on the extension of the mandate of the UN's human rights chief, Volker Turk.
The US delegation exited during France's remarks, accusing their allies of "disingenuous grandstanding.