Diplomacy
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Making Sense of International Law in Light of Israel and Iran’s Latest Round of “Retaliation”
The current round of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran casts light on Israel's and Iran’s opposing political strategies, which also have significant legal implications…

Confronting the War on International Law in the United States
Widespread ignorance and even fear of international law only cede the territory to those willing to wield it. For the interests of the United States, it is essential that Congress,…

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Moving Forward with a New Crimes Against Humanity Treaty
As formal debates on a proposed crimes against humanity treaty have continued, we have seen in every corner of the globe why this treaty is so desperately needed, not only to prevent…

The Just Security Podcast: Assessing the Origins, Dynamics, and Future of Conflict in Sudan
The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with estimates of 15,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured.

Threats and Response Options in the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
The latest escalation between Israel and Iran is likely to redefine the region for decades to come.

The Just Security Podcast: Key Trends and Takeaways from the 2024 U.N. General Assembly’s High-Level Week
More than 130 world leaders just completed a week of meetings in New York for the annual opening of the United Nations General Assembly. This high-level week, as it’s called,…

The UN’s New Pact for the Future: A Milestone That Can Set a Path for Change
How the recent summit could spur long-overdue structural changes necessary for more inclusive, networked, and effective global governance.

The Essential Role of ‘Civic Space’ in Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: How a Decision in Africa Can Reverberate
The landmark African Union case over an Ethiopian election provides a roadmap for safeguarding democracy in the face of authoritarianism.

The State Department Reform Commission: A Once in A Generation Opportunity to Reform American Diplomacy
The Commission to Reform and Modernize the State Department has a historical opportunity to build something better. Here are four questions it needs to consider.

Guide to the Formal and Informal Agendas at the 2024 UN General Assembly Summit
An expert assessment of where the lines of diplomacy will be drawn.

The Just Security Podcast: Strategic Risks of AI and Recapping the 2024 REAIM Summit
Just Security Senior Fellow Brianna Rosen shares key takeaways from the 2024 REAIM Summit and strategic risks of AI in the military domain.

To Challenge State Capture, the US Needs a Strategy of State Retrieval
The democratic world must side with pro-democracy, peace, and anti-corruption movements in Africa and act against corrupt networks.