[Global Times] Russia steering the UNSC

United States and Gabon promote alternative draft resolution after underlying issues prevented passing the original draft resolution. Experts suggest Gabon’s close ties to Russia may have been a motivating factor in bringing the Untied States to the negotiating table. Is it a sign of renewed Russian dominance of the Security Council? In contrast to the West’s liberalizing mission, could this lead to a more feasible solution to the Sudan political crisis?

- Jack Pott