Diplomacy
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President Trump’s Decision to Bomb Iran: From Bad to Worse
Whether newly announced ceasefire actually leads to end hostilities will not change the new reality: a comprehensive agreement is less likely now than before the bombing

The Trump Administration’s Costly Sidelining of Human Rights in Foreign Policy
The Trump administration’s approach to human rights ignores the real-world downsides and missed opportunities of setting aside human rights as a U.S. foreign policy interest.

Collection: Israel-Iran Conflict
Experts analyze critical dimensions of Israel’s strikes relevant responses, covering nuclear diplomacy; strategic, security, and regional implications; and international law.

The Day After U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Program: A Policy and Legal Assessment
An expert policy and legal assessment of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and what comes next.

Time for Rightsizing: Change is Coming to the UN Counterterrorism System
The UN80 reform process, done well, offers a chance to streamline sprawling -- and too often harmful -- structures to focus on the U.N.’s core purpose.

Hidden in the U.S. Army’s New Reform Initiative Is a Warning for Europe
Europe must accept that continued dependence on the United States is not viable and build a fully self-sufficient European defense.

The Israeli Strike on Iran the U.S. Saw Coming, but Couldn’t Stop
The Israel-Iran crisis will be a key test for how the Trump administration handles national security crises and its ability to respond.

A Strategic Pivot is Needed for Long-term Peace and Stability in Yemen
To establish peace in the Red Sea region, the Trump administration must invest in Yemeni pro-democracy groups & move away from military force.

Getting to Yes on the Plastics Agreement: Time for More Plasticity?
A thorough survey of tools that can be used to bridge divides in negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution.

How the Proposed State Department Reorganization Guts U.S. Human Rights Diplomacy
"Congress should urge Secretary Rubio to modify the proposed plan in ways that would sustain bipartisan U.S. efforts to advance democracy and human rights across the globe."

Threats Lurk Behind the Scenes in Azerbaijan’s Talk of Peace With Armenia
Azerbaijan's push for peace with Armenia masks its expansionism and business dealings that should raise alarms for the global community.

Can Trump Seize a Win in Ukraine?
It’s in Trump’s hands to deliver the logic of force: to rally the West, to back Ukraine, squeeze Russia, and set the stage for a win for Ukraine, the free world, and the U.S.