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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Bombing for Peace in Somalia? Time for a Different Approach
The path to peace in Somalia cannot rest on counterterrorism operations alone.

A Different Kind of Russian Threat – Seeking to Install Its Candidate Atop Telecommunications Standards Body
The new secretary-general of the standard-setting body will have global impact on whether the digital sphere will be beneficial for all.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine (Part IV)
Discussing details for an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine including outreach, victim participation, and more.

How Congress Should Designate Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism
A better approach would be for Congress to impose additional targeted sanctions on Russia, but not through the one-size-fits-all state sponsor of terrorism designation.

US Intervention in Ukraine v. Russia at the ICJ: A Q&A with Chimène Keitner
"The recent flurry of interventions shows that the ICJ proceeding continues to serve as a rallying point for Ukraine’s supporters."

Dancing with the ‘Devil’ in Iran: Why Negotiations with Tehran are Necessary
The United States cannot destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions with bombs, and it will not go to war in the Middle East to impose regime change in Tehran.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine
Discussing details for an international tribunal for aggression against Ukraine including outreach, victim participation, and more.

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part III)
Rules of procedure and evidence; how many to prosecute; rights of accused; double jeopardy (non bis in idem); amnesty; immunity; penalties.

Q&A on Russia-Backed Referendums in Eastern Ukraine and International Law
"There is simply no legal route through which a referendum can take place unilaterally without the consent of the territorial state."

How Biden Can Bring Detained Americans in Iran Home
This week, the Biden administration agreed to swap Afghan drug lord Bashir Noorzai for the freedom of U.S. citizen Mark Frerichs, who the Taliban held in captivity for the last…

The Case for Creating a Special Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine (Part II)
Ця стаття також доступна українською мовою тут. [Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, Prosecuting the Crime…

Mexico’s Initiative for Dialogue and Peace in Ukraine
Mexico has proposed the establishment of a High-Level Caucus for Dialogue and Peace in Ukraine.