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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New U.S. Foreign Aid Emphasis on Government Partnerships is Encouraging — If Done Right
The Trump administration's government partnerships for healthcare aid will require processes that prioritize transparency, meaningful local ownership, and accountability.
Governments Need to Disrupt the Business of War Crimes: And No, Sanctions Are Not Enough
If governments are serious about accountability for atrocities, they must start following the money and treating international crimes like the big business they are.
Investment, Not Aid: A Chance to Reset U.S.-Bosnia Relations?
Can Bosnia's leaders advance U.S.-backed investments to strengthen its democratic future in the face of a separatist's growing influence in Washington?
How Congress Should Judge a Saudi Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
In reviewing a U.S.-Saudi Section 123 nuclear agreement, Congress must weigh nonproliferation safeguards, enrichment and reprocessing limits, and its national security impact.
Asia’s Administrative Arms Race: How U.S.-China Strategic Competition is Reshaping Economic Statecraft
Across Asia, formalized legal and bureaucratic mechanisms are reinforcing a regional arms race in administrative instruments. U.S. policy must react accordingly.
Some Questions About Trump’s Executive Order Granting Privileges and Immunities to the Board of Peace
The Trump administration, the Board of Peace, and Congress all should have interests in clarifying the legal basis on which any privileges and immunities are being provided.
The Just Security Podcast: What Does it Really Mean to be a U.S. Territory?
Neil Weare and Adi Martínez-Román join Tess Bridgeman to explore democracy, equity, and self-determination in U.S. territories and beyond.
U.S. Withdrawal from International Cyber Organizations Weakens Global Cooperation Against Cyber Threats
The U.S. withdrawal from international cyber organizations will hamper intelligence sharing, coordinated response, and joint capabilities.
Establishing the Board of Peace: Key Questions About the Launch of the Trump Administration’s New Peace-Building Initiative
The Trump administration created the Board of Peace to lead Gaza’s reconstruction and global peace-building, raising questions about structure, control, and legitimacy.
Forced Labor Fuels Unfair Trade: The U.S. Interest in Ending Abuses Against Uyghurs
Forced labor in China undermines American security and values. Strong U.S. enforcement of trade laws and supply chain standards can defend human rights and competitiveness.
In 2026, a Growing Risk of Nuclear Proliferation
In 2026, it is highly likely that countries such as South Korea and Saudi Arabia will move closer to developing the technical means—and political motivation—to build a bomb.
How Can a New International Treaty Address Older Persons’ Decision-Making Rights?
UN treaty talks on older persons’ rights must reconcile dementia-related risks, fragmented legal regimes, and disability-related reforms to ensure autonomy and protection.