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US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)

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.
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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.
This photograph shows the logo of the "Board of Peace" during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)

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.
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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.
A blue banner reads "#UNGA80" in large letters, and below that, it says, "At 80, the UN is upgrading to meet the moment."

The Results of UN80: Reform or Decline?

UN80’s promise of renewal risks fading into bureaucracy. The United Nations must reform honestly, protect its mission, and adapt to survive amid resurgent power politics.
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The Third Summit on Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM)

The Third REAIM Summit will provide a unique forum for industry, academia, and policy experts to discuss AI in the military domain with governments and militaries.
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How the U.N. Can Show Renewed Leadership on Peace Efforts in 2026

To support peace efforts, the U.N. will need to show that it can adapt to the changing world order and not mourn the old order.
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Has the U.S. Actually Withdrawn from the World Health Organization?

The U.S. effort to withdraw from the WHO presents unique issues of international law—and offers a rare opportunity for an international organization to push back on U.S. exit.
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“America Alone” Runs Counter to U.S. Public’s Preferences for Robust Global Engagement

The Trump administration's withdrawal from dozens of international structures contradicts polls showing Americans broadly support multilateralism, alliances, and human rights.
IMAGES (left to right): Natural disaster and its consequences (via Getty Images); In this picture taken on September 28, 2022, an internally displaced flood-affected family sits outside their tent at a makeshift tent camp in Jamshoro district of Sindh province (Photo by Rizwan Tabassum/AFP via Getty Images; Trees smolder and burn during the Dixie fire near Greenville, California on August 3, 2021. – Numerous fires are raging through the state’s northern forests, as climate change makes wildfire season longer, hotter and more devastating. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Just Security’s Climate Archive

A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.
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Responding to the Trump Administration’s Cuts to International Judicial Work

Foreign aid cuts have halted most international judicial training. What future paths remain for U.S. judges seeking global engagement?
U.S. President Donald Trump presents the “Board of Peace” onstage at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Expert Q&A on the Charter of the Board of Peace and the Role of Congress

Can the United States join the Board of Peace without action by Congress? Can it provide funds or carry out its operations without congressional approval?
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