Richard Gowan

Richard Gowan is a UN observer and Director of the International Crisis Group who commented on the Board of Peace's transformation into a Trump fan club.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2026-02-05

Richard Gowan emphasizes that the UN is currently failing as peacekeepers from Sudan to Myanmar.

Luxemburger Wort·Luxembourg· 2025-11-10

Richard Gowan is the U.N. director for the International Crisis Group who commented on the merit-based process for selecting the next U.N. leader.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-10-26

Richard Gowan commented on the importance of the UN's humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

O Globo·Brazil· 2025-10-24

Richard Gowan is the UN Director for the International Crisis Group who commented on the nervousness of leaders around Trump.

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2025-09-27

Richard Gowan is the UN Director for the International Crisis Group who commented on the nervousness of world leaders regarding Trump.

O Globo·Brazil· 2025-09-26

Gowan commented on the nervousness of world leaders regarding Trump's volatility.

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·Liechtenstein· 2025-09-26

Richard Gowan is the UN director for the International Crisis Group who discussed the central issues expected to dominate the high-level week.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-09-22

Richard Gowan commented on the symbolic nature of the recognition of Palestine.

El Observador·Uruguay· 2025-09-22

Richard Gowan is an analyst from the International Crisis Group who commented on the implications of recognizing Palestine as a state.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2025-09-22

Richard Gowan described Trump's approach to the UN as destructive and sometimes vindictive.

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·Liechtenstein· 2025-09-21

Richard Gowan described the recognition of Palestine as likely to be symbolic unless real actions are taken.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-09-20

Richard Gowan described the gesture of recognizing Palestine as symbolic but potentially significant.

El Tiempo·Colombia· 2025-09-20

Richard Gowan stated that the Council still has time to approve further resolutions extending the suspension of sanctions.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2025-09-19

International Crisis Group analyst Richard Gowan said the Council still has time to greenlight a further resolution extending the suspension of sanctions.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-09-19

Richard Gowan described the recognition of Palestine as a symbolic gesture that could have real significance.

15min – major Lithuanian news website·Lithuania· 2025-09-19

Richard Gowan is the UN Director of the International Crisis Group discussing the implications of Palestinian recognition.

Luxemburger Wort·Luxembourg· 2025-09-19

Richard Gowan noted that the Assembly's support for a text condemning Hamas is significant.

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa Rica· 2025-09-13

Richard Gowan is from the International Crisis Group and commented on the importance of the Assembly's support for the declaration against Hamas.

Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·Monaco· 2025-09-12

Richard Gowan, UN director at the International Crisis Group, commented on the significance of the General Assembly's backing of the text that condemns Hamas.

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·Pakistan· 2025-09-12

Richard Gowan stated that the text would allow countries supporting the Palestinians to reject Israeli accusations.

Kathimerini·Greece· 2025-09-12

Richard Gowan is an analyst who commented on the challenges faced by António Guterres during his tenure at the UN.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2025-09-07

Richard Gowan stated that the recognition by France is a breath of fresh air for the conference on the Two-State Solution.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-07-29

Richard Gowan stated that Macron's recognition decision is a breath of fresh air for the conference.

Kompas·Indonesia· 2025-07-28

Richard Gowan commented that Macron's decision would breathe new life into the conference.

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993·Slovakia· 2025-07-28

International Crisis Group analyst Richard Gowan said Macron's announcement will breathe new life into the conference.

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-07-27

Richard Gowan expressed skepticism about Trump's claims of being a peacemaker.

Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·Serbia· 2025-06-23

Richard Gowan commented on Trump's return to military involvement.

Stabroek News·Guyana· 2025-06-22

Richard Gowan remarked that Trump is back in the war business following the strikes on Iran.

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-06-22

Richard Gowan is not optimistic that reforms will succeed in the near future.

Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-04-17