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.
3,165 Articles
Bosnian Serb Separatist Leader’s Defiance of Arrest Warrant Stirs Wartime Memories
A war survivor says the response to Dodik's separatism must be firm and unequivocal for the sake of regional and European security.
Truth and Consequences: The Post-Election Regulatory Landscape for Big Tech
After recent elections, deregulatory winds are blowing on both sides of the Atlantic when it comes to platform governance and Big Tech.
Regulated Democracy and Regulated Speech
Lawmakers are right to worry about platforms’ power over public discourse and democracy. But legislative responses too often seek to empower the government to set new rules for…
Regulating Social Media Platforms: Government, Speech, and the Law
Launching a new series with leading experts on regulating the information environment, co-organized by NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights and Tech Policy Press.
This Is No Time for Business as Usual in Russia
Russia is a financially, morally, and politically risky place to do business — and American companies should think twice before doing so.
When AI Fuels Atrocities — And How It Can Help Prevent Them
Generative AI can fuel new forms of manipulation, but also holds promise for mitigating atrocities and enabling early detection.
特朗普政府重塑《第十四修正案》 ——《黄金德案》并未限制出生公民权
To retcon Wong Kim Ark’s parents as the equivalent of current day green card holders is both legally and historically mistaken.
The Trump Administration’s 14th Amendment Retcon: ‘Wong Kim Ark’ Does Not Limit Birthright Citizenship
To retcon Wong Kim Ark’s parents as the equivalent of current day green card holders is both legally and historically mistaken.
A Way Out of the DRC’s Proxy War
Today, ribs of gold and other essential treasures are a major driver of one of the deadliest conflicts in the world.
Why the REINS Act’s Approach to Regulatory Reform Is So Problematic
The REINS Act would hamper agencies’ ability to carry out their statutory duties and protect the public.
Upending the International Order: Why Undermining the UN Charter and US Defense Commitments is Self-Defeating
The President should understand that bellicose threats and unreliability as an ally may leave the United States poorer and more vulnerable on his watch and will frustrate his nuclear…
The Missing Due Process for Gang Allegations
There is a long history of immigration agencies using tattoos and a set of notoriously flawed gang databases to bring false or weak claims of gang involvement.