Democracy & Rule of Law
Just Security’s expert authors provide analysis on threats and challenges to democracy and the rule of law in the United States and globally. Coverage includes analysis of the separation of powers, good governance, democratic backsliding, authoritarianism, judicial independence, freedom of the press and association, and accountability for rule of law violations.
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Retrenchment of the Federal Right to Abortion: How Dobbs Threatens National Security
The Dobbs decision has broad national security implications, increasing the risk of political violence and damaging US standing in the world.
Tunisians, Fed Up With `Non-Delivering Democracy,’ Set to Vote on Retrograde Constitution: Civil Society’s Role
A civic leader says the coming referendum reflects the frustration of citizens who want a democratic system but need economic prosperity too.
Highlights from the Criminal Evidence Tracker’s Reports on Seven Hearings by the January 6th Committee
A compendium of what each major witness said during the January 6th Hearings of relevance to two federal crimes and one state (Georgia) crime.
The Easiest Case for the Prosecution: Trump’s Aiding and Abetting Unlawful Occupation of the Capitol
Albert W. Alschuler, Julius Kreeger Professor of Criminal Law Emeritus at Univ of Chicago, writes about the failure to respond to takeover of U.S. Capitol.
Sri Lanka’s Real Reckoning is Yet to Come
Accountability for atrocities against Tamils and curbing Sinhala Buddhist nationalism are key to the island’s stability and prosperity.
Anti-Coup Strategies Should Address Civilian Coup Allies
A robust anti-coup strategy must place the same pressures on civilian collaborators that military coup leaders face.
Путін розглядає політичну кризу в Італії з точки зору потенційної вигоди для послаблення підтримки України
Російські лідери явно зацікавлено спостерігають за політичною кризою.
Putin Eyes Italy’s Political Crisis for Potential Benefits in Peeling Away Support for Ukraine
If Prime Minister Draghi's governing coalition collapses into early elections, the next government may be far more sympathetic to Russia.
8 Top Experts on Strength of Dominion Suing Trump for Defamation, If It Wants To
"Almost every expert said a defamation suit brought by Dominion against Trump would be very strong."
Щодо України: остерігайтеся пасток тимчасових миротворчих угод
Якщо шкідники не будуть повністю маргіналізовані та не будуть створені системи управління, які…
On Ukraine, Beware the Pitfalls of Interim Peacemaking Deals
Such terms would result in a win for Moscow and contribute to broader geostrategic instability that for Putin is the main point.
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker Seventh Edition
Tracking two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime with evidence presented by the House Select Committee investigating January 6th.