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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How Can a New International Treaty Address Older Persons’ Decision-Making Rights?
UN treaty talks on older persons’ rights must reconcile dementia-related risks, fragmented legal regimes, and disability-related reforms to ensure autonomy and protection.

The Results of UN80: Reform or Decline?
UN80’s promise of renewal risks fading into bureaucracy. The United Nations must reform honestly, protect its mission, and adapt to survive amid resurgent power politics.

The Third Summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM)
The Third REAIM Summit will provide a unique forum for industry, academia, and policy experts to discuss AI in the military domain with governments and militaries.

Arbitrary Killings or War Crimes? Why It Matters How the U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Are Categorized
Analysis of U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean and the legal consequences of classifying them as arbitrary killings or war crimes under international law.

How the U.N. Can Show Renewed Leadership on Peace Efforts in 2026
To support peace efforts, the U.N. will need to show that it can adapt to the changing world order and not mourn the old order.

Greenland Post-Davos: Enforcing 22 USC 1928f to Save NATO and Contain Trump’s Lawless Foreign Policy
In his threats against Greenland, President Trump has violated the U.N. Charter, the North Atlantic Treaty, and Section 1928f, prompting Congress to take swift action.

Can the U.S. Government Be Sued for Wrongful Death in a Caribbean Boat Strike?
In Burnley v. United States, relatives sue on behalf of two Trinidadian men killed in a boat strike, confronting U.S. sovereign immunity and the political question doctrine.

Has the U.S. Actually Withdrawn from the World Health Organization?
The U.S. effort to withdraw from the WHO presents unique issues of international law—and offers a rare opportunity for an international organization to push back on U.S. exit.

The Law of Naval Warfare and the U.S. Capture of Neutral Merchant Vessels: The Case of the Marinera
In‑depth legal examination of the U.S. capture of the Russian‑flagged tanker Marinera and its implications under the law of naval warfare.

“America Alone” Runs Counter to U.S. Public’s Preferences for Robust Global Engagement
The Trump administration's withdrawal from dozens of international structures contradicts polls showing Americans broadly support multilateralism, alliances, and human rights.

Just Security’s Climate Archive
A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.

Responding to the Trump Administration’s Cuts to International Judicial Work
Foreign aid cuts have halted most international judicial training. What future paths remain for U.S. judges seeking global engagement?