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.
3,157 Articles
The January 6th Hearings: Criminal Evidence Tracker – Trump Subpoena Edition
Tracking two federal crimes and one Georgia state crime, with evidence presented by the House Select Committee investigating January 6th.
Democracy at Risk: Are The Florida Election Police Violating the Law?
This is an important test case for American democracy in the newfound battles over voter suppression."
Global Rule of Law Index: Easing Health Crisis Unmasks Persistent Governance Crisis
"As concerning as the global rule of law trends are, the data from these [post-Soviet] states remind us that there is nothing inevitable about rising authoritarianism."
Ending Perpetual War
With the threat of terrorism receding, the Biden administration should seize the moment and illuminate a path back to peace.
Democracies Must Stop Playing Games with Myanmar’s Representation at the United Nations
Member States that believe in human rights must take the necessary steps to give the Burmese people a voice at the United Nations.
Countering Iran’s Brand of Digital Authoritarianism
The Iranian government has perfected a sophisticated model of digital authoritarianism to suppress internal dissent.
Dawning Digital Data Access via New EU Law
The EU Digital Service Act offers hope for increased data access for researchers that can help counter disinformation.
Time to Come Clean: The Canadian Armed Forces and Protection of Civilians
Canada should be more transparent about its policies for preventing and responding to civilian harm in military operations.
Violence Against Transgender People is on the Rise, Stopping it Requires a Holistic Solution
Responding to anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ violence requires support the leaders and organizations building safe communities and networks of safety.
Why the US Still Can’t Have It All: Biden’s National Security Strategy
The administration risks leaving the US overcommitted and overextended during a period of substantial shifts in the global balance of power.
Extremist Ideologies and the Roots of Mass Atrocities: Lessons for Ukraine
Mass atrocities consistently depend on justificatory narratives rooted in prevailing ideological worldviews and institutions.
The Politics of the ECCC: Lessons from Cambodia’s Unique and Troubled Accountability Effort
"For all its problems and shortfalls, the ECCC has managed to sentence a head of state for genocide. In a region where authoritarianism is on the rise, the significance of this…