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.
3,156 Articles
Is Amending the Rome Statute the Panacea Against Perceived Selectivity and Impunity for the Crime of Aggression Committed Against Ukraine?
Many supporters of a STCoA argue for a two-tiered approach because a quick fix of the Court’s jurisdictional regime is unrealistic.
Survey of Past New York Felony Prosecutions for Falsifying Business Records
A survey of years of New York criminal cases, which shows that the prosecution of falsifying business records in first degree is common.
Чим обернеться на практиці ордер МКС на арешт Путіна?
Will the ICC prosecutor's logic behind going “straight to the top” of the Kremlin with arrest warrants be borne out in practice? It would be a mistake simply to chart aspirations.…
Remaking Iraq: How Iranian-Backed Militias Captured the Country
The U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq in 2003 brought about a painful and gradual transition from dictatorship to deeply flawed parliamentary democracy. This story is now…
Profiles of the January 6th Inmates in the D.C. Jail
Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and James Comer (R-Ky.), Chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, recently announced their intent to arrange for a congressional…
How will the ICC’s Arrest Warrant for Putin Play Out in Practice?
Will the ICC prosecutor's logic behind going “straight to the top” of the Kremlin with arrest warrants be borne out in practice? It would be a mistake simply to chart aspirations.…
Remembering the Iraq War: Has Washington Really Learned the Lessons?
Unless lessons from the Iraq War are fully understood and retained, the United States runs the risk of blundering again.
The Manhattan DA’s Charges and Trump’s Defenses: A Detailed Preview
Analyzing DA Bragg's options for felony charges, including campaign finance crimes and conspiracy to prevent an election, and Trump's defenses.
The Fallacy of US and EU Policy in the Western Balkans
Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.
The Just Security Podcast: What the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers Don’t Want You to Know
In courtrooms, on Twitter, and in media reports the groups are trying to clean up their image, and people are buying it.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Intelligence Community Leaders Testify on the Reauthorization of Section 702 of FISA
Editor’s Note: This article, originally published on March 2, has been updated to reflect the testimony of top intelligence leaders before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…
Is Meta Up for the Challenge Now That It’s Reinstated Trump?
Meta has struggled to articulate clear, accessible policies on content moderation that are sufficiently flexible to respond to evolving threats.