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The Tenth NPT Revcon: What’s at Stake for the Global Nuclear Order
The nonproliferation regime is on shaky ground. Experts say this year's delayed review conference offers a chance to shore it up.

Russia’s Nuclear Threat Inflation: Misguided and Dangerous
Putin's cavalier use of nuclear coercive diplomacy poses risks for international relations and Russia’s own national security policy.

How International Law Could Help Preserve Nonproliferation in East Asia
Multilateral and bilateral agreements provide valuable infrastructure in the nonproliferation toolkit. The United States and others should continue to build and strengthen agreements…

The Role of Nuclear Weapons: Why Biden Should Declare a Policy of No First Use
With the administration preparing its Nuclear Posture Review, such a declaration would significantly reduce the risks of nuclear war.

National Security This Week at the United Nations (March 19-26)
North Korea Launches Successful Weapons Tests North Korea conducted two separate weapons tests this week. U.S. officials confirmed that on Sunday, March 21, North Korea carried…

The Latest North Korea Cyber Indictment Should Serve as a Model
Last week, the Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its first major cyber-related indictment. An investigation long in the works, the indictment charges…

Shoring up Sanctions Enforcement in Sub-Saharan Africa: A North Korea Case Study
Helping countries bolster regulatory systems for national security could also build a more sound international financial system overall.

National Security at the United Nations This Week (August 1-7)
(Editor’s Note: This is the latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security,…

National Security at the United Nations This Week (April 18-24)
The latest in Just Security’s weekly series keeping readers up to date on developments at the United Nations at the intersection of national security, human rights, and the rule…

The United States Finally Has a New War Crimes Ambassador
Considering the past, current, and threatened atrocities across the globe and the U.S. position on the ICC, Ambassador Morse Tan will have his hands full.

Sanctions on North Korea are Counterproductive
Amidst increasing evidence that sanctions are having a negative impact on ordinary North Koreans, and could even strengthen the regime, a new approach to diplomacy with North Korea…

Why Trump Needs to Raise Human Rights with North Korea’s Kim
President Donald Trump and his administration have dramatically softened their diplomatic posture on North Korea’s human rights record. But human rights can and should be raised…