Elections

While the rule of law recession persists, the 2024 data show progress on some issues and some countries stepping back from the brink of autocracy.

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

A bipartisan, synchronized response to elections taking place during emergencies would address the rights of affected voters and candidates.

Messaging platforms such as have become highly influential tools for manipulating and misleading voters around the world.

The Proud Boys, more than any other organized extremist group, planned the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and led the charge. If they can harness the capacity to do it again,…

In this top ten list updated weekly, the most important of hundreds of election-law cases are ranked for their rule of law implications.

Following his recommendation would secure the grip of ethnonationalists and those responsible for the “fragile” conditions he laments.

Messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber have become highly influential tools for manipulating and misleading voters.

US presidents of both parties have agreed for 60 years on the need to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. Trump has signaled he’s not so sure.

How would – and how should – our most senior government leaders respond?

Cross-partisan movements that defeated far-right autocrats in Brazil and Poland demonstrate that crucial groups can propel democratic success.

A new, regularly updated tracker for the 2024 election.