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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National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 22-Jan. 26)
Keep up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
Unpacking the Int’l Court of Justice Judgment in South Africa v Israel (Genocide Case)
Unpacking the judgment and placing its specific rulings in context.
Shaming without Naming: The Limits of Anonymous U.S. Visa Sanctions for Accountability
The Biden administration needs to use visa sanctions more transparently if they are to have a serious political impact.
Congress Must Strengthen Oversight on Intelligence Sharing and Civilian Harm
Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.
International Courts as the Last Hope for Humanity
Former President of the International Criminal Court writes about South Africa v Israel case before the International Court of Justice.
A Lawyer for Political Prisoners on Why He Fled Russia
After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.
The Democratic Price of Countering Authoritarianism
The US need to contend with China and Russia may obscure the accumulation of risk from many individual tradeoffs.
The Draft UN Cybercrime Treaty Is Overbroad and Falls Short On Human Rights Protection
If adopted, the draft treaty would allow States to undermine human rights protection and security of digital communications.
National Security at the United Nations This Week (Jan. 15-Jan. 19)
This week's developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule of law.
Signals of Support for Gender Justice in the Draft Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity
States' written comments cover issues such as the slave trade, gender apartheid, and strengthening protections for victims and survivors.
The Just Security Podcast: A Human Rights Law Returns to Spark Debate on U.S. Arms Sales
Joining the show to unpack how Section 502B works, along with its history and new efforts to use it, is John Chappell.
On Double Jeopardy, the ICC, and the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression
The special tribunal would be able to try for the crime of aggression any person who the ICC has finally tried for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.