Diplomacy

Recognition of a government involves calculations of both law and politics. What factors will influence States' response to the Taliban?

Humanitarian access will be essential for Afghans after August 31. Here's how the US & international community should ensure its continuation.

History has shown the dangers of allowing repressive regimes to gain legitimacy by hosting the Olympics. China should be held accountable.

The US and its partners must condition diplomatic recognition on the Taliban meeting human rights and counterterrorism standards.

Assistance will be ineffective unless it's directed to the right people and comes with backing for civil society to fix the broken state.

A masterclass in law and practice, of United Nations credentials system by former U.N. Assistant-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs.

An expert analysis of the international law of recognition of governments, and four diplomatic options states have in addressing the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

As the UN Security Council hosts an emergency meeting, world leaders must understand what the abandonment of the Afghan people involves.

For the "Build Back Better World" initiative to work, the G7 must shed its paternalistic past and cooperate with partner countries.

For too long, America’s security cooperation has prioritized short-term, tactical goals over longer-term diplomatic and human rights aims.

The Biden administration can still support a successful move to a credible civil society-brokered transitional government in several ways.

Early actions of Israel's coalition government suggest a marked departure from the era of Benjamin Netanyahu.