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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The Just Security Podcast: United States v. Trump: Presidential Immunity from Criminal Conduct
NYU School of Law hosted an expert panel to discuss whether a former President is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts committed while in office.
Unpacking the FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Bill
The FISA reauthorization bill has something to interest everyone from addressing the use of U.S. person query terms to formalizing oversight.
Trump’s Challenge to Democracy Through the Lens of Transitional Justice
The United States could use transitional justice tools to create a shared understanding of anti-democratic events and move forward with accountability.
41 Star Witnesses and Bit Players in Trump’s NY Criminal Trial
The list of potential witnesses read during jury selection for Trump's criminal trial in New York could indicate the direction of the case.
Protect Democracy by Defending its Defenders
In the face of global attacks on democracy, its defenders, led by democratic governments, should work together to map existing initiatives and assess what groups are left uncovered…
At the Supreme Court, Public Corruption Jurisprudence and Lack of Meaningful Ethics Reform Go Hand-in-Hand
By strengthening U.S. public corruption laws to prevent government officials from abusing their public offices for private gain, Congress can help restore public trust in all three…
Trump’s Forbidden Legal Strategy: What New York Law Won’t Let the Jury Do
On the illegal option of jury nullification.
Dispatches from the Trump Trial Courtroom in New York
On Monday, April 15, 2024, the historic criminal trial of former President Donald Trump began with jury selection at the Manhattan Criminal Court. Join Just Security Journalism…
Iran’s Hijab and Chastity Bill Underscores the Need to Codify Gender Apartheid
Iran's new bill shows why the U.N. Sixth Committee should include gender apartheid in the crimes against humanity treaty.
Russian Human Rights Activist Vladimir Kara-Murza Marks Two Years Behind Bars
His wife, Evgenia, calls on the global democratic community to stand with her husband and others fighting Putin's repression.
In Shifting US Ties with Niger and Africa, Focus on Human Rights and Democracy to Strengthen Partnerships
After a series of coups in the region following years of counterterrorism cooperation, the US needs a new approach to recover its stride.
The Collapse of US Haiti Policy
A former Congressman's view into US policy: focused on false stability, it contributed to Haiti's descent into corruption and gang violence.