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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FBI, DHS Failed to Take Jan. 6 Threats Seriously, Senate Report Says
Despite receiving intelligence that threatened an attack on the U.S. Capitol, intelligence agencies downplayed the risk of violence.
Going on Offense Against Authoritarians at the UN Human Rights Council and Beyond
How repressive States have begun to abuse multilateral human rights organizations, and what should be done to counter them.
The Quick Guide to CIPA (Classified Information Procedures Act)
The fundamentals of the Classified Information Procedures Act – and how it will play a critical role in former President Donald Trump's prosecution.
The Just Security Podcast: Free Speech and Content Moderation in Missouri v. Biden
To unpack the initial decision in Missouri v. Biden, and what it means for the First Amendment, we have Knight Institute Fellow Mayze Teitler.
The Path to Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh Runs Through Washington
The US failure to act on her killing will perpetuate the cycle of impunity and expose more journalists to the risk of injury or death.
Welcome Back: How JAPER Becomes Real for the People in Brazil and the US
The legacy of discrimination endured by Black communities in the United States and Brazil will only be remedied if their respective governments truly consult with local communities,…
Prosecuting a President – Under What Conditions Is It Warranted?
"Democracies that resort readily to the criminal law against political rivals risk finding themselves at some stage categorized as ex-democracies."
Restricting the Government from Speaking to Tech Companies Will Spread Disinformation and Harm Democracy
Invoking the First Amendment, a single district court judge effectively issued a prior restraint on large swaths of speech, cutting short an essential dialogue between the government…
How Does Putin’s Response to Prigozhin’s Mutiny Change the Threat from Russia?
The U.S. government is likely reassessing Russia's stability and predictability, which are clearly diminished coming out of this episode.
Hate Speech from Modi Supporters Belies His Claims of Indian Democracy During US Visit
Comments by his ministers and party leaders reinforce the lamentable record of the government’s abusive and discriminatory policies.
Weighing the Risks: Why a New Conversation is Needed on AI Safety
The rapid development of AI implies that different stakeholders must prepare to tackle existing and future risks simultaneously.
2023 ‘Democracy Perception Index’ a Wake-Up Call for US, EU
"Perhaps surprisingly, the survey found that only around half of citizens in the United States and parts of western Europe viewed their country as a democracy."