September 2026 Monthly Forecast

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• Overview 

  In September, France will hold the presidency of the Security Council. Read more

• In Hindsight: The Security Council and the Changing Maritime Domain

  The Security Council has traditionally approached maritime security through specific geographic situations and discrete threats, rather than as a broader and interconnected peace and security challenge. However, in more recent years, several Council members, predominantly elected ones, have focused on the geographically widespread security implications of this challenge while calling for a more holistic approach. This reflects a growing recognition that maritime security—and preserving the oceans as part of the global commons—requires greater attention to the links among conflict, international law, economic security, and new technologies. Read more

• Status Update since our August Forecast

  This is the Status Update since our August Forecast. Read more

• UN Peacekeeping

  In September, the Security Council will hold a debate on peacekeeping reform pursuant to resolution 2378 of 20 September 2017. Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix is the anticipated briefer.  France, the September Security Council President, intends to highlight the youth, peace and security (YPS) agenda at this meeting. Read more

• Syria

  In September, the Security Council is expected to hold two meetings on Syria: one on political and humanitarian issues, and another on the chemical weapons track. Read more

• Iran

  In September, the Security Council is scheduled to hold the 90-day briefing on the work of the 1737 Sanctions Committee concerning Iran. The mandate of the Panel of Experts (PoE) assisting the committee expires on 26 September. Read more

• Sudan

  In September, the Security Council is expected to vote on a draft resolution to extend the Sudan sanctions regime, which expires on 12 September. The mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the 1591 Sudan Sanctions Committee expires on 12 October. Read more

• Afghanistan

  In September, the Council is scheduled to hold its quarterly open briefing on Afghanistan. The Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Rabab Fatima, who was appointed on 15 July, is expected to brief. Closed consultations are scheduled to follow the open briefing. Read more

• UN High Commissioner for Refugees

  In September, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih will brief the Security Council. The briefing will focus on challenges related to forced displacement across the globe. Read more

• Haiti

  In September, the US and Panama, the co-penholders on Haiti, are expected to seek re-authorisation from the Security Council for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The GSF was first authorised for an initial period of 12 months on 30 September 2025 through resolution 2793 as a non-UN multinational mission to combat armed gangs in Haiti. The resolution also requested that the Secretary-General establish a UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) to provide support primarily to the GSF, but also to other entities, including the Haitian National Police (HNP) and Haitian armed forces on joint operations with the GSF, as well as to the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The GSF succeeded the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. Read more

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

  In September, the Security Council will hold a briefing and consultations on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Special Representative and Head of the UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) James Swan is expected to brief. Read more