Brett Schaefer Journalist Profile

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Release: Brett D. Schaefer, Renowned Expert on the United Nations and International Organizations, Joins AEI as a Senior Fellow

2 months ago | aei.org | Brett Schaefer |Kori Schake

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC (February 1, 2025)—American Enterprise Institute (AEI) Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies Kori Schake announced today that Brett D. Schaefer has joined AEI as a senior fellow. His work will focus on United Nations and international organizations reform, multilateral treaties, and peacekeeping. Before joining AEI, Mr. Schaefer was the Jay Kingham Senior Research Fellow in International Regulatory Affairs at the Heritage Foundation.
Overturning Clinton's Midnight Action on the International Criminal Court

Jan 21, 2025 | heritage.org | Brett Schaefer

President Bill Clinton unexpectedly authorized a U.S. representative to sign the 1998 Rome Statute establishing an International Criminal Court (ICC) on December 31, 2000--the last day countries could become parties to the treaty without ratifying it.
Why Does the US Put Up with the U.N.’s Antisemitism?

Nov 4, 2024 | aei.org | Danielle Pletka |Brett Schaefer

Since the October 7 Hamas terror attack in which more than 1,200 innocents were murdered and hundreds raped, tortured, and kidnapped, the United Nations has been clear and consistent in its messaging: Israel must exercise restraint, cease its anti-terrorism campaigns, facilitate humanitarian aid for Gaza residents, and agree to an immediate cease-fire with Hamas and now Hezbollah.
Why Does the U.S. Put Up with the U.N.’s Antisemitism? | National Review

Nov 4, 2024 | nationalreview.com | Danielle Pletka |Brett Schaefer
Joe Biden’s Sad Curtain Fall at the United Nations

Sep 26, 2024 | nationalsecurityjournal.org | Brett Schaefer

President Joseph Biden’s fourth and last speech before the United Nations General Assembly had a somber air. This was partly due to the many troubles besetting the globe, but more because of the man himself. He frequently slurred and mumbled, making his remarks hard to follow. He seemingly lost his train of thought at points, relying on the teleprompter to reorient. His mental and physical presence could not have been reassuring to allies or intimidating to adversaries.
Given Its Past, Oppose the United Nations’ ‘Pact for the Future’

Sep 17, 2024 | dailysignal.com | Brett Schaefer

Every September, world leaders travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly. While the floor speeches garner the most attention, most often the real action happens in meetings between the leaders and high-level meetings where governments finalize and agree to various statements and agreements. This year, the Summit of the Future is on the agenda, and at the Sept. 22-23 meetings, governments are expected to endorse the Pact for the Future.
Diplomatic Games on U.N. Security Council Expansion

Aug 28, 2024 | heritage.org | Brett Schaefer

Some topics never die at the United Nations. Calls to expand and reform the Security Council is one of those persistent issues. An amendment increasing its size was adopted only once in 1965. But calls for further expansion were raised again only a few years later. Those subsequent pushes stalled for decades. Yet due partly to a cynical assist from the Biden-Harris administration, that may be about to change.
The U.S. Must Oppose the U.N. Pact for the Future

Aug 27, 2024 | heritage.org | Brett Schaefer

Each September, world leaders travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Debate.
The U.N.’s Latest Insult against Israel May Be Its Worst | National Review

Jun 18, 2024 | nationalreview.com | Brett Schaefer
House GOP Signals Tough Line for UN if Trump Wins in November

Jun 12, 2024 | dailysignal.com | Brett Schaefer

When Congress and the White House enact a spending bill for foreign operations, will it contain the sharp cuts in funding for the United Nations and related entities found in the version a House subcommittee passed last week? Highly unlikely. Yet that didn’t stop critics from voicing howls of anguish and warnings of peril.