Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on confronting Russia and China at the UN


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United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins Margaret Hoover to talk about the global response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the conflict’s escalating consequences, and what the conflict has revealed about the need for reform at the U.N.

Thomas-Greenfield has spent decades in the Foreign Service, working for both Republican and Democratic administrations. In addition to other roles around the world, she served as ambassador to Liberia and assistant secretary of state for African affairs before being nominated to the U.N. post by President Biden.

The ambassador argues the U.N.’s pushback against Vladimir Putin has been effective, despite Russia’s ability to veto action by the Security Council. She also discusses the presence of human rights abusers on the U.N. Human Rights Council and the U.S. stance on the ongoing war crimes investigation of Russia by the International Criminal Court.

As she takes on the rotating presidency of the Security Council this month, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield outlines some of her top priorities: addressing food insecurity, confronting cyber threats and disinformation, and keeping a vital border crossing in Syria open for humanitarian aid.

Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Stephens Inc., Robert Granieri, Charles R. Schwab, The Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation, The Tepper Foundation, The Fairweather Foundation, The Asness Family Foundation, Pfizer Inc., Craig Newmark Philanthropies, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Damon Button and Simmons Family Foundation.

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