Having trouble viewing this email? Click here UN in Focus Newsbrief N0. 4/2009 November 2009 Quick Links FES NY Events FES NY Publications More About Us Dear Friends, The month since the publication of our last UN in Focus Newsbrief was dominated by the opening of the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly. In its tailwind, FES New York organized an event on the challenges for democracy in the developing world, more information about which can be found below. I would also like to draw your attention on a briefing paper that analyzes the prospects of the new round of negotiations to reform the Security Council. I hope this Newsbrief makes for an informative read and look forward to receiving your feedback. With all best wishes, Werner Puschra Director Friedrich Ebert Stiftung- New York Office New Challenges to Democracy in the Developing World On September 25, 2009, in the shadow of the opening of the United Nations General Assembly debate, FES New York and The Century Foundation assembled a high-level panel to discuss the current state of democracy in the developing world. Discussants included Chilean Minister of