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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Three International Law Rules for Responding Effectively to Hostile Cyber Operations
Express endorsement of three legal policy positions would go far in ensuring the door to effective cyber responses is open.

With No Choice But to Continue, Women’s Entrepreneurship Presses Ahead in Afghanistan
Afghan women entrepreneurs continue to launch businesses even in the face of dire security and economic conditions.

Mexico’s Invisible Human Rights Crisis Intensifies
Standard US policy tropes drown out spiraling systemic abuses, including recent killings of activists and paramilitary violence.

An Appeal to President Biden: Change Course on Haiti Now
The brazen assassination of serving President Moïse reinforces the need for the US to back Haitians in crafting their own future.

After Netanyahu’s Departure, a Quieter Israel Abroad?
Even in the wake of Iran’s rigged presidential election, won by the hardline conservative Ebrahim Raisi, negotiations to resuscitate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Agreement…

Will Iran’s New President be Held Accountable?
Raisi was directly involved in the summary execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988. Is there a path to justice today?

Taiwan vs. Tyranny: The US Must Redouble Its Commitment to Secure this Shining Hill of Democracy in East Asia
US backing for Taiwan can stymie China’s relentless creep in East Asia, and preserve a democratic beacon in the global march of illiberalism.

As Troops Withdraw from Afghanistan, the UN Needs to Act
It is time for the U.N. Human Rights Council to establish an independent international investigation into human rights atrocities in Afghanistan.

Failing in Words and Deeds: Reflections on Afghanistan from an American Spokesman
Since my time in Kabul, I have watched with anguish and sadness at what could be considered “the great lie” being repeatedly told.

Parsing an Immunity Decision at the Heart of U.S.-Egypt Relations
A suit between a US citizen and the former PM of Egypt raises sticky questions of diplomatic immunity - and tees up a potential constitutional clash between the executive and judiciary.…

The Méndez Principles: The Case for US Legislation on Law Enforcement Interviews
Americans are increasingly interested not only in reallocating police resources, but also making policing more effective and more ethical.

The Méndez Principles: Beware Crossing the Line to Psychological Torture
As the UN marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a reminder of the many forms of such abuse that are prohibited.