Rebecca Blaser | The Journal of Diplomacy and International Relations

Articles and Blogs Climate Change Editors' Pick Featured Human Rights Opinion Refugees

Kiribati: The First Country the Ocean Will Claim

June 15, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 1 Comment Climate Change, climate refugees, Displacement, Human Rights, Kiribati

By Amanda Barba The global displacement crisis has reached the most critical level since World War II. The refugee system

American Foreign Policy China Editors' Pick Flashpoints Issue Japan North Korea Opinion Security Trump

Avoiding a ‘Big Stink’ with North Korea: Why Multilateral Engagement is Vital

May 24, 2021May 27, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 0 Comments alliances, Asia, Biden, China, denuclearization, japan, north korea, Nuclear, U.S., wmd

By Kassi Bourne The Biden administration made its interest known in rejoining the Iran Nuclear Deal, but it has yet

Articles and Blogs Editors' Pick Featured Global Health Human Rights Opinion Refugees United Nations

Upholding Human Rights Obligations for Persons with Disabilities: An Underdiscussed and Persistent Failure

April 11, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 0 Comments Global Health, Human Rights, Mental Health, persons with disabilities, Refugees

By Leah Bordlee Many would argue that acts such as forced sterilization, prolonged restraints and solitary confinement, and food deprivation

American Foreign Policy Articles and Blogs Editors' Pick Education Featured Opinion US State Department

Engaging with the World Once Again Requires Robust U.S. Public Diplomacy

February 7, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 1 Comment Biden, education, public diplomacy, State Department, Trump, United States

By: Bradley Ryktarsyk In his inaugural address, President Biden made it clear that his administration would prioritize repairing “our alliances

Articles and Blogs COVID-19 Editors' Pick Featured Opinion Women Women's rights

COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Lasting Effects on India’s Youth

February 4, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 0 Comments covid-19, Covid19, education, India, women's rights

By Amanda Barba The COVID-19 pandemic has reworked and redesigned every aspect of normalcy into the “new normal”. This has

COVID-19 Editors' Pick Featured Global Health Health Human Rights Mental Health Opinion

The Silent Pandemic: The Need to Prioritize Mental Health

January 21, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 1 Comment Covid19, Global Health, Human Rights, Mental Health

By Leah Bordlee Mental illness continues to be underprioritized on the global health agenda. Mental illness made up 10.5% of

Editors' Pick Featured Gender Human Rights Opinion UN Reform United Nations Women

Sexual Exploitation and Abuse on Peacekeeping Missions––Who is to Blame?

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 0 Comments abuse, Gender, Human Rights, Peacekeeping, SEA, UN, United Nations

By Sohaa Khan Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) is a recurring problem in United Nations’ peacekeeping missions. Often, peacekeepers commit

Editors' Pick Featured Health Human Rights Humanitarian Immigration International Law Opinion Trump United Nations

The Future of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Under a Biden Administration

December 23, 2020January 14, 2021 Rebecca Blaser 3 Comments Biden, Human Rights, immigration, International Law, Trump, United States

By Shivani Shah During the Trump administration, a substantial number of human rights violations were committed by the U.S. Immigration

Articles and Blogs Editors' Pick European Union Featured Opinion South America

Walking on Eggshells: A Call to Settle the European Union-Mercosur Trade Agreement

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Rebecca Blaser 0 Comments European Union, Mercosur, opinion, South America, trade agreement

By Stephanie Petingi As countries like Great Britain and the United States establish a protectionist stance on trade, institutions such

Articles and Blogs Climate Change Climate Issue Editors' Pick Featured Human Rights Opinion Opinion Political Security

Climate Change Prompts Broader Security—Now

November 9, 2020 Rebecca Blaser 0 Comments Climate Change, global warming, greenhouse gas, human security, International Security, Migration, paris accord, Politics, security, stateless, United States

By Robert Bost Climate change poses a clear and present threat to humans everywhere. The task at hand is so