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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Want the Summit for Democracy to Develop Solutions? Include Local Governments
From mayors to governors, they are the face of representative democracy to most citizens, and are responsible for addressing needs with effective policy.
Interview with Philip Shenon: Lessons from the Uncensored History of the 9/11 Commission
Bestselling author of behind-the-scenes book on the 9/11 Commission discusses internal operations and informal powers with lessons for a 1/6 Commission.
Folly at the Supreme Court: Choosing Between Competing Originalist Claims
Former White House Counsel Neil Eggleston says that a dispute about removal power illustrates the fool's errand of originalism: history is messy, complex, and disputed, offering…
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: A Crisis Born from Impunity
The roots of the coup can be found both domestically, in the 2008 Constitution, and in the failure of the international community to hold Myanmar's military to account.
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The ASEAN Way Must Change
The regional bloc has long adopted a non-interventionist stance in the name of regional stability. But the Myanmar coup shows how this stance actually undermines stability - and…
The Hidden Rules that Govern Our Supply Chains
Despite the explosion in the use of hidden trade deals in recent years, Congress has only barely spoken to the problem. It doesn’t have to be that way. But proposed changes in…
Getting to the Bottom of Jan. 6 Is Proving Too Difficult for Congress
If Wednesday’s House hearing on “unanswered questions” about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was good for anything, it showed why an independent commission is needed…
Will the American Rescue Plan Finally Bring Meaningful Debt Relief to Farmers of Color?
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 has the potential to mark the beginning of the end of the decline of Black farmers and the loss of Black-owned farmland in America – but…
How Voter Suppression Laws Impede Religious Liberty: The Next Frontier of Litigation
New restrictive election laws have targeted more than the right to vote - they also implicate religious liberty.
The Official and Unofficial Timeline of Defense Department Actions on January 6
A look at the questionable omissions in the Pentagon’s official timeline of its actions on January 6.
Investigating Jan. 6 — Key Unanswered Questions for Congress and Media to Ask
Dozens of questions to focus on in Wednesday's congressional hearing.
Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The Other De-Platforming We Should Have Been Talking About
Facebook has been moderating the Myanmar military's Facebook access for years. The military still used the platform to effectuate its coup. What can we learn from this failure…