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.
3,398 Articles
International Human Rights Fact-Finding in Hostile Environments
Given growing barriers to accessing witnesses and victims, how should interviewers safely, ethically collect information for human rights inquiries - and how should policymakers…
World Bank’s “Doing Business Index,” a Thorn for Kleptocrats, Must Be Protected
Countries that have cleaned up their act under pressure from the index rankings illustrate the need for such a gauge.
Modern History of Disclosure of Presidential Records: On the Boundaries of “Executive Privilege”
A detailed account of instances of past administrations' disclosing presidential records, including those of former presidents, to Congress.
System Rivalry: How Democracies Must Compete with Digital Authoritarians
On the need to rethink the artificial intelligence challenge as a system rivalry — between digital authoritarianism and democratic models of governance.
Iraqi Elections, Coming Again Soon, Still Don’t Deliver Democracy
Turnout may be dismal, as many Iraqis feel elections fail as a channel for their voices or an instrument for change.
ICC Investigation of Philippines President Duterte Sends Important Signals
It tells other governments that they may not obtain retroactive impunity for their crimes by withdrawing from the ICC treaty.
The Last Days in Afghanistan Should Not Deter Biden from Looking Beyond the 9/11 Paradigm
It's time to get off this loop. But ending “endless wars” should not be equated with simplistic solutions.
Congress’ Access to Individuals’ Private Communications: The Jan. 6 Committee’s Troubling Precedent
How and why federal law — Stored Communications Act — and Constitution may block January 6 Committee’s ability to subpoena telecommunications content.
In the Wake of the January 6 Attacks, Will Congress and the Administration Heed the Lessons of 9/11?
The need to respond forcefully to the insurrection should not be conflated with the need for new legal authorities.
Reassessing Counter Terrorism Financing in a Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan
The Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan set back decades-long efforts to integrate Afghanistan into the international community. Nowhere is this more apparent than on anti-money…
The Executive Branch Needs Intelligence Oversight Reform
The PIOB and PCLOB should be combined into a single White House civil liberties and compliance office, with an expanded mission.
The Failure of Transitional Justice in Afghanistan: Impunity Turned Into Law
How the international community and domestic power brokers undermined an initiative and sowed another seed of the ultimate collapse.