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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The Just Security Podcast: The M23 Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo
To explain the M23 conflict, and what the United States can do to pressure Rwanda to withdraw, we have Daniel Levine-Spound and Ari Tolany.

Don’t be Fooled By U.S. Smoke and Mirrors on the Crime of Aggression
When it comes to doing the right thing and pursuing the rule of law, the form a tribunal takes should not dictate its ability to function:
The Teixeira Disclosures and Systemic Problems in the U.S. Intelligence Community
As intelligence leaders assess the damage from the Teixeira leaks, Congress should ask tough questions to hold the executive branch accountable and prevent future leaks.

The Power of Jimmy Carter’s Vision for Universal Human Rights
There was a time when the US didn't promote human rights or even consider it much of an objective in foreign policy at all.
The State Department Should Provide Congress the Dissent Channel Cable on the Afghanistan Withdrawal
An ambassador responds to a colleague: release, with appropriate redaction, would support, not inhibit, State Department accountability.

A Decade Ago, the Obama Administration Acted When the M23 Terrorized Eastern DRC. Will Biden Do the Same?
The United States should take immediate steps to halt all security cooperation activities with Rwanda until concrete conditions are met.

NATO Must Fast Track Bosnia’s Membership
A member of the country's tripartite Presidency makes the security case for admission, saying Finland's entry shows the risks and benefits.

The Global Fragility Act Takes Another Step Toward Conflict Prevention, But Bigger Strides Remain
Conflict prevention routinely takes a back seat to immediate crises, and will require resources and attention to legal and bureaucratic gaps.

A Case for a Tieless Multilateral Diplomacy
"I advocate ... for a new era of tieless diplomacy. One in which we leave (heavily patriarchal) uniforms behind, we see and recognize each other for who we are, we roll up our…

The Just Security Podcast: Is Evan Gershkovich’s Arrest the End of Free Press in Russia?
Evan’s arrest is Russia’s latest attempt to intimidate foreign correspondents reporting in the country. The threats are common tactics.

Congress Can Investigate the Afghanistan Withdrawal Without Compromising a Vital Dissent Channel
Forcing release of such material would chill candor, intimidate potential dissenters from speaking up, and inject an element of gamesmanship.

The United States’ Proposal on Prosecuting Russians for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine is a Step in the Right Direction
Whatever shape an aggression tribunal takes, we applaud the U.S. position which will likely create momentum to prosecute Russian aggression.