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Extend US Leadership on Ukraine to Post-War Reconstruction Too
G7 donors are planning now for Ukraine’s recovery. Experts explain why that should include appointing an American to lead coordination.

Час на боці України, а не Росії
Ключем до припинення цієї війни є усвідомлення Росією того, що вона не може її виграти, а не бажання…

Time Is On Ukraine’s Side, Not Russia’s
Erroneous assumptions mask evidence that Putin's maximalist goals in the war are becoming less attainable by the day.

China’s Achilles Heel: Climate Diplomacy in the Developing World
The United States has an opportunity to expand its climate diplomacy with the developing world, while pressuring China to cut its emissions.

Coming Debates to Advance New Treaty on Crimes Against Humanity Will Require Skillful Leadership
Old issues may resurface, and the working methods of the UN General Assembly's legal committee could again stymie progress in the end.

Dutch Court, in Life Sentences: Russia Had “Overall Control” of Forces in Eastern Ukraine Downing of Flight MH17
The finding was part of the guilty verdicts against 3 commanders of Russian-backed forces in the 2014 shootdown of the civilian airliner.

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing Raises Questions about U.S. Security Assistance to Israel
U.S. officials should ensure the Leahy laws are applied consistently to all countries, including Israel.

The U.N. Fact-Finding Mission: An Accountability Turn for Iran?
The creation of the first U.N. fact-finding mission on Iran signals that the world will not stand silent in the face of egregious human rights abuses.

As Haiti’s Last 10 Lawmakers’ Terms Expire, Political Transition Must Take Priority Over Military Intervention
A human rights defender urges the US to press the Prime Minister to reach an agreement to proceed with a civil society transition plan.

A Presidential Appeal to the US and the EU for Bosnia’s Democratization
Željko Komšić, a member of Bosnia's presidency, calls for allies to press for an end to sectarianism rather than reinforcing it.

Uniting for Uyghurs at the United Nations
A statement from 50 nations suggests momentum despite a failed Human Rights Council vote. What the international community should do next.

How the US Can Help the Struggling Yazidi Community in Iraq
More than eight years since ISIS destroyed Sinjar, the region still needs rescue, redevelopment, and political pressure for lasting stability.