Democratic Backsliding & Solutions

Corey Brettschneider discusses his new book "The Presidents and the People" and the lessons it offers for American democracy.

Local officials cannot prevent the results of an election from being finalized — but what comes next could be dangerous.

There is no single cause of political violence in democracies. But one critical source is often overlooked: electoral system design.

Federal legislation, like the Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act, offers a pathway to disrupt unlawful militia activity while safeguarding constitutional rights.

Analysis of the ethical and legal lines for social media companies in influencing the outcome of a presidential election, in light of Elon Musk's support for former President Trump.

The democratic world must side with pro-democracy, peace, and anti-corruption movements in Africa and act against corrupt networks.

Human rights activists see Orban escalating repression of independent organizations and media, and they call on the US Congress to help.

After a series of coups in the region following years of counterterrorism cooperation, the US needs a new approach to recover its stride.

Russia's 2022 invasion eased enlargement fatigue a bit, but the long-delayed Western Balkans process is instructive. The EU must do better.

As government forces battle armed groups in Burkina Faso, civilians face daily abuses, even death, amid a range of violations of their security and their property. At least 6,201…

The U.S. can more effectively anticipate and halt atrocities worldwide through prioritizing atrocity prevention and leveraging tools.

Americans should pay attention to how Hungary lost its democracy, as their own leaders on the right embrace a similar course.