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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UN Budget vs. Rhetoric: Touting “Agenda for Peace” But Investing in Counterterrorism Instead?
The Secretary-General is requesting a 400 percent increase for the Office of Counter-Terrorism even as the Peacebuilding Fund languishes.

Russia’s Assault on Ukraine Exposes US, Allied Gaps in Preparing for Great-Power War
Supporting Ukraine and reducing US industrial-base vulnerabilities would strengthen NATO and the EU to avert the next large-scale conflict.

The Ethiopia-Tigray Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement and the Question of Accountability for International Crimes
Any hope of holding perpetrators accountable for serious crimes in the Tigray conflict lies in the AU, a responsibility it should not shirk.

UN Counterterrorism and Technology: What Role for Human Rights in Security?
A key UN committee opened its doors to civil society and experts, but the resulting Delhi Declaration contains little of that input thus far.

Over 80 Countries Committed to Curb Use of Explosive Weapons, Now Comes the Hard Part
The success of the political endorsement to protect civilians warrants celebration, but it also marks the beginning of a new phase of work.

Strengthening Press Freedom: New Media Principles for Commonwealth States
Law ministers from the 56 member countries decide this week whether to support strong protections -- and enforcement to carry them out.

Israel’s Newfound Interest in the Western Balkans is a Welcome Opening
A recent visit shows how these small regional states can advance their own strategic interests and deepen their political influence.

Tracking COP27: Notable Moments and Key Themes
As COP27 draws to a close, our tracker provides expert analysis and the latest climate coverage.

Is Colombia Trapped in “War Mode?” In Wake of Truth Commission, New Leftist Government Recalibrates US Ties
Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.

Encryption Helps Ukrainians Resist Russia’s Invasion, but a European Plan Threatens the Underlying Trust Any Tech User Needs
The intended crime-fighting proposals could force encrypted-messaging services to abandon basic confidentiality or pull out of the market.

Історична резолюція Генеральної Асамблеї ООН закликає до виплати репарацій Україні
Генеральна Асамблея проголосувала за притягнення Росії до відповідальності за порушення міжнародного…

For Biden’s Africa Strategy to Succeed, Prioritize Human Rights
The United States has an opportunity to put human rights at the center of its foreign policy on Africa.