Diplomacy
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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.

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.

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.

Has the U.S. Actually Withdrawn from the World Health Organization?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.

“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.

Just Security’s Climate Archive
A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.

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?

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?

Getting Critical Minerals Certification and Due Diligence Right In the DRC-Rwanda Accord and Beyond (With a Lesson from a Punk Band?)
A concentration on decision-making, investment, and accountability will lead to a more impactful DRC-Rwanda minerals agreement and improve others as well.

Military Force Will Not Help the People of Iran
This is an Iranian uprising, and it is up to the people of Iran to decide their own future.

How Congress Can Preserve NATO and Greenland: Using 22 USC 1928f to Protect the Peace
Trump’s threats to invade Greenland risk destroying NATO itself, but a little-known statute, 22 U.S.C. 1928f, could prevent him from doing just that.

Who Will Stand Up for Human Rights in 2026 – and How?
The deterioration in human rights in 2025 heightens the risks for defenders going forward, all worsened by donors' deep funding cuts, especially those of the United States.