Diplomacy
Just Security’s expert authors offer analysis of diplomacy and its role in addressing global challenges, from armed conflicts to international crises and more. Our coverage includes U.S. foreign policy, international organizations, and multilateral diplomacy related to critical global issues.
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Afghans Need More Than Solidarity
Humanitarian access will be essential for Afghans after August 31. Here's how the US & international community should ensure its continuation.
US Counterterrorism Measures May Block Aid to Afghans
The US State Department, Treasury must take immediate steps to ensure that sanctions on the Taliban do not block international aid to Afghans.
The Humanitarian and Policy Challenges of U.S. Sanctions on the Taliban
Avoidable consequences of U.S. sanctions for Afghan civilians
Anti-Corruption Crusader Navalny’s Appeal from His Russian Prison Cell
His five-point plan shows he is ready to fight and optimistic that something can be done, including with Biden's Summit for Democracy.
Boycotting Beijing 2022: Accountability for the Next Olympics and Beyond
History has shown the dangers of allowing repressive regimes to gain legitimacy by hosting the Olympics. China should be held accountable.
Former Chair of U.S. National Intelligence Council: Learning the Right Lessons from Afghanistan
"The example of the Iraqi army — which quickly collapsed in the Islamic State’s 2014 blitz across northern Iraq — ought to have sharpened the concerns about the Afghan…
Evidence Destruction and the Crisis In Afghanistan
Evidence of international crimes is at risk in Afghanistan - endangering witnesses, victims, and the pursuit of justice. The international community must take steps to secure it.
Take Time to Judge Taliban’s Actions, Not Words
The US and its partners must condition diplomatic recognition on the Taliban meeting human rights and counterterrorism standards.
Amid Haiti’s Deepening Crisis After Earthquake, US Must Heed Citizens on Aid and Political Change
Assistance will be ineffective unless it's directed to the right people and comes with backing for civil society to fix the broken state.
Expert Backgrounder: How Can The Taliban Be Prevented From Representing Afghanistan In The United Nations?
A masterclass in law and practice, of United Nations credentials system by former U.N. Assistant-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs.
CIA’s Former Counterterrorism Chief for the Region: Afghanistan, Not An Intelligence Failure — Something Much Worse
"While it’s certainly convenient to depict the shock and miscalculation U.S. officials claim over Afghanistan’s tragic, rapid fall to the Taliban as an intelligence failure,…
Expert Backgrounder: Recognition and the Taliban
An expert analysis of the international law of recognition of governments, and four diplomatic options states have in addressing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.