International and Foreign
Highlights:
Thirty Years After the Srebrenica Genocide: Remembrance and the Global Fight Against Denial
The 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide is not only a historical point, but also a marker in an ongoing war against denial -- of that and so many other atrocities.
Trump Administration’s Proposed Cuts to Accountability for Mass Atrocities Undermine Its Own Strategic Goals
International accountability efforts are not a misguided moral crusade – they are a core instrument of U.S. national power.
Rethinking ICC Reform: Politics, Legitimacy, and the Perils of Expansion Without Consolidation
States should use the Special Session to reinforce the ICC’s foundations and ensure it can credibly discharge its existing mandate.
COP 30 Must Not Cop Out
Brazil, the Parties, and other stakeholders should ensure the issue of "nationally determined contribution" emission targets lie at the heart of COP 30.
What Counts as a Win?: Battle Damage Assessments and Public Messaging
The White House's future BDA briefings on the Iran strikes will likely project certainty where analysis still urges caution.
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nominee Waltz Faces Senate Vote as the Global Body Reels
If confirmed, Michael Waltz will send crucial signals about the Trump administration's plans, beyond big budget cuts, for the world body.
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Just Security’s Israel-Hamas War Archive
Just Security's collection of more than 110 articles covering the Israel-Hamas War and its diplomatic, legal, and humanitarian consequences.
The Just Security Podcast: The Srebrenica Genocide 30 Years On–Remembrance and Prevention in Bosnia and Beyond
Host Viola Gienger is joined by Sead Turcalo, Velma Saric, and Jacqueline Geis to discuss Srebrenica and the impact of genocide denial.
The Taliban’s Slow Dismantling of Afghan Media
The slow death of Afghan media is a tragedy not just for the many brave Afghan journalists, but for the country as a whole.
The Just Security Podcast: Unpacking the European Court of Human Rights Decision on Russia’s Violations in Ukraine
Tom Dannenbaum, Rebecca Hamilton, and Ryan Goodman break down the ECHR's judgement in Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia.
AI Copyright Wars Threaten U.S. Technological Primacy in the Face of Rising Chinese Competition
Outdated U.S. copyright laws could inadvertently boost Beijing's tech ambitions and its approach to IP globally.
Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.
The Just Security Podcast: Is There a Diplomatic Path for Iran’s Nuclear Program? An Interview with Richard Nephew
Just Security’s Tess Bridgeman is joined by Richard Nephew to discuss where things stand and what a path forward for Iran's nuclear program might look like.
It’s Not Too Late for States Parties to Fulfill the Promise of the International Criminal Court: Three Actions They Should Take Now
The ICC might still play a role in walking humanity back from the brink, if States can find the political will to respect and strengthen the work of the Court.
Collection: Iran-Israel/United States Conflict
Experts analyze critical dimensions of Israel’s strikes relevant responses, covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and international law.
Autocracy, Corruption, and Decline: Why Hungary and Orbanism Must Never be a Model for the U.S.
Adopting Orban's model would reshape the U.S. into a country that shares Hungary's weakened checks and balances, corruption, and stumbling economy.
The Just Security Podcast: A Ukrainian MP Takes Stock of the NATO Summit and the Prospects for Peace
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko discusses the NATO Summit and the war with Washington Senior Editor Viola Gienger and guest host Lauren Van Metre.
Why War? Why Now? Assessing Iranian Intentions and Capabilities
Why did Israel, and then the United States, decide to attack Iran now, even as U.S.-Iranian negotiations sputtered along?