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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America’s Democracy Moment
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, it is crucial to recognize the gravity of the threats still facing US democracy.
Assessing Parler’s Letter Documenting Warnings It Gave FBI of Jan. 6 Attack
One of the significant moments in the recent House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection was the revelation that the social media platform Parler had…
Parsing an Immunity Decision at the Heart of U.S.-Egypt Relations
A suit between a US citizen and the former PM of Egypt raises sticky questions of diplomatic immunity - and tees up a potential constitutional clash between the executive and judiciary.…
Holding the LINE: Chinese Cyber Influence Campaigns After the Pandemic
An analysis of China's cyber influence tactics in Taiwan's 2020 elections can help us understand the extent of China’s capabilities and how to prepare for future operations.
Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Is a Bellwether Case for Internet Freedom
When Twitter removed his post, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria banned the site. Other leaders may follow suit.
Scaling the Wall of Resistance: How Congress Can Compel Executive Branch Cooperation in a Jan. 6 Investigation
Three specific options Congress can use to scale the wall of Executive Branch resistance in a Jan. 6 Investigation.
The Propaganda Playbook: A Section-by-Section Dissection of Tucker Carlson’s Communication Strategy
Historian of political rhetoric and propaganda expert, professor Jennifer Mercieca annotates a recent Tucker Carlson presentation.
Duque’s War in Colombia: High Stakes For UN, OAS, and Biden Administration as Human Rights Crisis Spins Out of Control
Amid widespread protests, continued US support for Duque will further erode implementation of the peace accords and spur deeper conflict.
Protect Communications Privacy for All of Us—Not Just Lawmakers and Reporters
It’s Time for Congress to Finish What It Started After the Snowden Revelations.
A Deeper Dive: Facebook’s Response to Oversight Board on Trump May Be Less Than It Appears
A deeper dive shows the company is not ready to engage with the board's most far-reaching recommendations,
Reviewing the First-Ever National Strategy to Counter Domestic Terrorism
This week, the White House released the first strategy developed specifically to address the domestic terrorist threat.
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: Don’t Let the Light of Education Be Extinguished
Educational reforms in Myanmar were derailed first by COVID, then by the coup. A local teacher explains the consequences, and how the international community can support education…