Diplomacy

The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

It is our moral obligation to fight impunity and go after international criminals. It also makes sense politically, as only full accountability can pave the way towards a just…

Freedom of expression is protected in international law, because, without it, democracy and the rule of law wither away. A free press is a vital aspect.

What international law has to say about other States’ assistance to Russia’s war efforts

Resolution 76/262 has prompted more robust General Assembly engagement in one of the three occasions in which it has thus far been used.  

The U.S. goal should not simply be to restrict Chinese access to U.S. technology; rather, the United States should be focused on preventing an arms race that would be unnecessary…

Normalizing ties with the Taliban would come at a high cost for ordinary Afghans.

International actors should press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan.

Analysis from top intelligence and legal experts on the Teixeira breach and implications for national security.

To explain the M23 conflict, and what the United States can do to pressure Rwanda to withdraw, we have Daniel Levine-Spound and Ari Tolany.

As intelligence leaders assess the damage from the Teixeira leaks, Congress should ask tough questions to hold the executive branch accountable and prevent future leaks.

An ambassador responds to a colleague: release, with appropriate redaction, would support, not inhibit, State Department accountability.