Diplomacy
Just Security’s expert authors offer analysis of diplomacy and its role in addressing global challenges, from armed conflicts to international crises and more. Our coverage includes U.S. foreign policy, international organizations, and multilateral diplomacy related to critical global issues.
Highlights:

What Just Happened: The Trump Administration’s Reorganization of the State Department – and How We Got Here
The Trump administration’s proposed reorganization of the State Department is not just a reshuffle. It’s a realignment of diplomatic priorities that seems set to constrain…

Secretary of State Rubio’s Reorganization Plan Could Offer a Chance to Rescue U.S. Foreign Assistance — If He’s Smart About It
After months demolishing foreign aid, the Trump administration could still regroup for something worthy of America’s values and interests.

Shaping the World’s AI Future: How the U.S. and China Compete to Promote Their Digital Visions
To win the AI race with China, Kayla Blomquist & Keegan McBride argue the U.S. must focus on three attributes: quality, reach & adaptability.

International Law at the Precipice: Holding Leaders Accountable for the Crime of Aggression in Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine cannot be treated as a bargaining chip in negotiations to end hostilities.

In Turkey, Peace as Pretext: Erdoğan’s Kurdish Initiative and the Authoritarian Logic Behind Arresting His Main Opponent
The arrest of the Turkish president's main rival, Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu, sharpens the contradictions of the peace effort with the Kurds.

Doubts Concerning America’s Reliability Should Not Lead to a European Nuclear Deterrent
Stepping away from NATO would reduce U.S. leverage over European allies, potentially leading to more nuclear-armed states.
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Litigation Tracker: Legal Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
A public resource tracking all the legal challenges to the Trump administration's executive orders and actions.

Collection: Just Security’s Coverage of Trump Administration Executive Actions
Coverage of key developments, including in concise “What Just Happened” expert explainers, legal and policy analysis, and more. Check back frequently for updates.

Is the New Global Order a Boon for International Taxation Collaboration?
The U.S. withdrawal from international forums may open possibilities for other cooperation. The tax reform agenda is a case in point.

Just Security’s Artificial Intelligence Archive
Just Security's collection of articles analyzing the implications of AI for society, democracy, human rights, and warfare.

The Fox TV Problem with Deporting International Students
The SCOTUS decision in FCC v. Fox TV emphasized fair notice, a bedrock requirement of due process that could shield students from removal.

Localizing Genocide Prevention and Addressing the Needs of High-Risk Societies
A newly-rebooted UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect should work with local communities to de-escalate tensions before atrocities occur.

Just Security’s Russia–Ukraine War Archive
A catalog of over 100 articles (many with Ukrainian translations) on the Russia Ukraine War -- law, diplomacy, policy options, and more.

The New Transparency Rules and the El Salvador Detention Agreement
A 2022 statute could force disclosure of any U.S.-El Salvador agreements connected to the facility where Kilmar Abrego Garcia is detained

Negotiations at Gunpoint: Does U.S. Pressure on Ukraine for a Minerals Deal Amount to Unlawfully Procuring a Treaty by Use of Force?
Coercion leveraged by the U.S. to secure Ukrainian mineral resources could be deemed use of force, rendering any resulting treaty void.

The Just Security Podcast: Sudan Marks Two Years of War
Sudan marks two years of war this week. Where does the country and the international community trying to support it go from here?

Two Years of War in Sudan: From Revolution to Ruin and the Fight to Rise Again
As Sudan marks two years of brutal war between the Sudanese army and the RSF, the country stands at a dangerous crossroads.

There is No Immunity for the International Criminal Court to Respect
The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s caselaw on immunity is entirely consistent with international law.