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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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…
Fair Shots for All: At WTO, US Must Prioritize Vaccine Access for Lower-Income Countries Over Drug Company Profits
The World Trade Organization this week will discuss a South Africa-India proposal to waive intellectual property rights on vaccines to expand production.
International Consensus Needed for the Taliban’s “Non-Return Through Force”
With a May 1 deadline looming for the withdrawal of the remaining U.S. troops in Afghanistan, stalled intra-Afghan “peace talks” in Doha, and a dramatic rise in violence across…
How Can Member States Improve the UN’s Global Counterterrorism Strategy?
The United Nations secretary-general made public last week his report on the Activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism…
Taking Gender Into Account to Better Confront New Security Threats
The US needs to move to the next stage in the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and rethink security policy to be more inclusive and equitable.