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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As Women and Children Return to the West from Syrian Camps, Lessons From Sweden
In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.
UN Counterterrorism and Technology: What Role for Human Rights in Security?
A key UN committee opened its doors to civil society and experts, but the resulting Delhi Declaration contains little of that input thus far.
More Turbulence Ahead for Twitter as the EU’s Digital Services Act Tests Musk’s Vision
Much depends on how social media platforms interpret their obligations under the new regulation, and how EU authorities enforce it.
Fighting Tunisia’s Rampant Corruption with Autocracy – Kais Saied’s Chimera
Three years since taking office as president, the pledges that legitimized his ascent have fallen far short as he moves to monopolize power.
Incendiary Speech That Spurs Violence is Rising in US, But Tools Exist to Shrink It
"It is vital to keep millions of Americans from being captured by conspiracies, disinformation, and violent rhetoric."
Our Prosecution Memo Points the Way for the Special Counsel
Some people have argued against the need for, or timing of, the appointment of a special counsel in the federal investigations of former president Donald Trump. But we welcome…
The Just Security Podcast: United States v. Trump – A Model Prosecution Memo for Mar-a-Lago
To discuss the Just Security Model Prosecution Memo we have Andrew Weissmann, Joyce Vance, and Ryan Goodman, who were among the memo’s authors
Tracking COP27: Notable Moments and Key Themes
As COP27 draws to a close, our tracker provides expert analysis and the latest climate coverage.
Is Colombia Trapped in “War Mode?” In Wake of Truth Commission, New Leftist Government Recalibrates US Ties
Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.
Mar-a-Lago Model Prosecution Memo
"The authors have decades of experience as federal prosecutors and defense lawyers, as well as other legal expertise. Based upon this experience and the analysis that follows,…
Encryption Helps Ukrainians Resist Russia’s Invasion, but a European Plan Threatens the Underlying Trust Any Tech User Needs
The intended crime-fighting proposals could force encrypted-messaging services to abandon basic confidentiality or pull out of the market.
For Biden’s Africa Strategy to Succeed, Prioritize Human Rights
The United States has an opportunity to put human rights at the center of its foreign policy on Africa.