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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Biden Team Gets It Right on Inadmissibility of Torture Evidence in Al-Nashiri Case
In a much anticipated brief, the government categorically rejected the use of statements obtained through torture in military commissions and promised not to admit any statements…

Senate Hearing on Sudan: Is the US Ready for a Needed Reset?
US policy, including sanctions, should reflect the new reality on the ground and the Biden administration's stated commitment to democracy.
Looks Are Deceiving: The Rebranding and Perpetuation of Counterterrorism Watchlisting in Multilateral Spaces
Counterterrorism watchlisting practices continue to erode due process, human rights, and the rule of law around the world.

Putin’s Coercion on NATO Goes Beyond Its Open Door Policy
An over-fixation on alliance enlargement in responding to Russia’s buildup will not create lasting stability. The catalysts are more complex.

Combatting Authoritarianism: The Skills and Infrastructure Needed to Organize Across Difference
Movement-building can bring together unlikely bedfellows and allow a diversity of approaches to achieve a shared goal of upholding democracy.

To Make Sanctions Policy More Humane, Limit Food and Medicine Inflation
Sanctions-driven inflation is a humanitarian disaster and a national security issue.

Biden’s Initiative for Democratic Renewal: How to Account for Conflict and Fragility
Supporting democracy requires grappling with fragility and conflict - including by choosing partners wisely, countering corruption, and taking a politically-informed approach to…

As Putin Lines Ukraine Border with Russian Troops, Is There a China Factor?
Even without the oft-discussed scenario of a simultaneous Chinese attack on Taiwan, Putin at least needs Xi's support for a new Ukraine invasion

Cuando la corrupción no tiene rastro de dinero: las sanciones pasan por alto casos cruciales
En Guatemala, se expulsan los últimos defensores contra la corrupción, una tendencia que debería generar tanta preoccupación como el soborno tradicional.

Guide to the Chess Game at the United Nations on Ukraine Crisis
A roadmap to diplomatic options on Ukraine crisis and potential collateral risks for other issues on UN agenda.

EU-US Plan for Bosnia Risks Undermining New Sanctions and Bolstering Putin
Electoral deal also offers state land and backtracks on genocide denial, threatening territorial integrity, justice, and peace.

Connecting the Dots: The Surge in Reprisals Against Women and the Rise of Counterterrorism
Addressing reprisals against women means addressing the role of counterterrorism law.