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.
3,008 Articles
Reassessing Counter Terrorism Financing in a Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
The Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan set back decades-long efforts to integrate Afghanistan into the international community. Nowhere is this more apparent than on anti-money…
Striking the Right Balance for a Draft Convention on Crimes against Humanity
A successful treaty will prompt States to adopt stronger national laws and cooperate with each other to stop atrocities.
The Failure of Transitional Justice in Afghanistan: Impunity Turned Into Law
How the international community and domestic power brokers undermined an initiative and sowed another seed of the ultimate collapse.
Restraint and Values in American Strategy
The necessary post-Afghanistan debate is heating up, and it should be informed by history’s lessons and enduring American values.
As the Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty Moves Forward, a View on How It Relates to the Rome Statute for the ICC
Crimes against humanity is the only international crime not governed by its own treaty. It's time to formally recognize such heinous conduct.
How the UN General Assembly Can Respond to Atrocity Crimes at Its 76th Session
It has played a significant role in preventing and responding to atrocities in the past - it should take five priority actions now.
Towards a New Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity: Next Steps
Such a convention could dispel the notion that only genocide deserves international sanction and attention.
The Humanity of Michael Ratner, The Fabrications of Samuel Moyn
Joseph Margulies and Baher Azmy write to set the record straight.
Human Rights Advocacy and the Institutionalization of U.S. “Counterterrorism” Policies Since 9/11
A critical reflection on post-9/11 human rights advocacy, and lessons learned from hindsight.
Islands of Advances in a Sea of Setbacks: Central American Rule of Law
The Biden administration’s promise to attack the root causes of migration from Central America just got harder to keep.
The Forever War on the Homefront
Military families have lived with the direct impact of “forever wars” for 20 years and will continue to do so for a lifetime. War is not something you can take off and hang…
Between Legitimacy and Control: The Taliban’s Pursuit of Governmental Status
Recognition of a government involves calculations of both law and politics. What factors will influence States' response to the Taliban?