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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U.S. Guns Are Fueling Violence in Central America, Here’s How to Help Stop the Arms Flow
Guns made in the U.S. are exporting death to its neighbors. The Biden administration should increase end-user checks against misuse.

The United Nations in Hindsight: The Security Council, One Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
"The last 11 months have shown that, despite the Council’s impotence, dialogue and diplomacy can still play an important role in brokering solutions to alleviating the consequences…

Ending Selective Justice for the International Crime of Aggression
For aggression against Ukraine, fixing the statute of Int'l Criminal Court rather than erecting an ad hoc tribunal is best approach - writes first Chief Prosecutor of the ICC.

The U.S. National Ocean Climate Action Plan Must Prioritize Local Stakeholders and Ecosystem Protection
The U.S. can bolster ocean action in a manner that centers on justice for the communities that are most impacted by climate change.

Antisemitism and Threats to American Democracy
"Effectively addressing the risks posed by rising antisemitism and its often complex relationship with other forms of hate and anti-democratic movements will require a comprehensive…

Afghan Lawyers on Rule of Law’s Frontlines Need Urgent International Support
Legal actors are still working to advance justice in Afghanistan - they deserve more support from the international community, not less.

Coming Soon to a Fascist Get-Together Near You
Far-right provocateurs in the United States illustrate the most dramatic global antisemitic upsurge since World War II.

The Treasury Department’s Material Support Carveouts are a Welcomed First Step – But Congress Must Act to Create a Sustainable Fix
Congress needs to pass legislation to expand vital protections for NGOs delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance.

Lawyers Under Threat: Highlighting Their Plight
The annual Day of the Endangered Lawyer focuses attention on an increasingly frequent tool of autocrats: targeting their opponents' lawyers.

The Ukraine War and the Crime of Aggression: How to Fill the Gaps in the International Legal System
An expert analysis of the diplomatic and legal options for creating a tribunal for the crime of waging a war of aggression against Ukraine.

Yellen’s Trip to Africa: A Chance to Reset US-Africa Relations
The Treasury secretary's visit could spur action on climate finance, inclusive global governance, and debt relief.

The Limits of Remote Warfare: Aligning Values with Interests
The Biden administration should be more circumspect in its reliance on lethal force as a foreign policy tool outside of traditional war zones.