The United States has been "negotiating with evil," with respect to both certain states and non-state actors. This type of engagement raises fundamental and enduring policy questions: Can states benefit from engaging with enemies? If so, then what is the best way to proceed? Who should engage? What topics should be open to negotiation and which ones non-negotiable? And how can states gain effective leverage to shape the outcome? A hidden diplomatic history exists, but is poorly understood, even by U.S. officials. This project aims to help change that. Read More »