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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The Noxious Nexus of Money and Politics Takes Another Turn in Central and Southeastern Europe
A Forbes-listed billionaire’s China-fueled deals illustrate the potential security threats of media and telecom capture by authoritarians.
Safeguarding Democracy Among Eastern Europe’s Three Seas
With EU and US help, the Three Seas Initiative can resist Russia's and China's designs on the region by promoting transparency, prosperity, and development.
In India, US Defense Secretary Austin Must Not Overlook Its Democratic Decline
The Indian government’s pattern of repressive actions could undermine its value as a strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
When War Criminals Run the Government: Not Too Late for the International Community to Vet Sri Lankan Officials
Developing such a list of individuals would signal to survivors some measure of recognition of the atrocities they have suffered.
It’s Never Too Late to Say “I’m Sorry”: Sovereign Apologies Over the Years
What does it mean for a State to apologize for its harmful policies, violations, or mistakes? What distinguishes a genuine apology from a hollow one? An analysis and catalogue…
Is the US Doubling Down on Division in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A dangerously misguided policy embracing a nefarious election gambit threatens Joe Biden's otherwise proud legacy dating to the 1990s war.
Flexible Partnerships Can Help Make NATO Fit for Purpose
As the US focuses more on domestic issues and challenges in the Asia-Pacific, other members and European partners will need to step up..
The Global Fragility Act Could Give US Assistance and Diplomacy a New Start for Countries in Conflict
The Biden administration should draw on lessons from previous successes in Central America, and Congress must provide sufficient funding.
In Haiti’s Political Crisis, US Should Support Democracy and Human Rights
Activists say the Biden administration should reverse its support of President Moïse's illegal, abusive rule and consult civil society on a way ahead.
Why Reconciling Domestic and Global Human Rights Policy Is a US National Security Imperative
Three ways the Biden administration can better harmonize domestic and global human rights policy.
Potential Gains for Israel After Azerbaijan’s Victory in Nagorno-Karabakh
Benefits might include geopolitical positioning vis-a-vis Iran, more transparent ties with Azerbaijan, maybe even strengthened diplomacy with Armenia.
El Salvador Needs to Stop Prosecuting Obstetric Emergencies as Homicides
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has an opportunity to prevent future injustice by unequivocally declaring that the criminal prosecution of obstetric emergencies is a human…