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.
3,476 Articles
Tracker: Litigation and Legislation on the “Insurrection Bar” to Office – Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment
A comprehensive database of efforts to bar from public office individuals who engaged in the January 6th insurrection.
How Democratic Govts Become Complicit in Transnational Repression: Another Rwanda-US Case
In this one, the US government may have fallen prey to disinformation planted by an autocratic regime, and the pattern isn't rare.
On Eve of Marcos Visit, US Must Center Human Rights in US-Philippines Security Relationship
"The United States should know that it cannot successfully pursue its security interests in the Asia-Pacific region at the expense of the basic rights of its partners’ citizens."
Restricting Chinese Access to Chips is Only a Partial Solution
The U.S. goal should not simply be to restrict Chinese access to U.S. technology; rather, the United States should be focused on preventing an arms race that would be unnecessary…
The War From Within: Racial Injustice in the US Prison System
Promoting American values abroad requires upholding them at home by addressing systemic and institutional racism.
Diplomatic Engagement with the Taliban: A Path Forward or a Black Hole?
Normalizing ties with the Taliban would come at a high cost for ordinary Afghans.
The Just Security Podcast: Supreme Court Ethics 101
To help us understand judicial ethics and what can be done to keep the Justices accountable, we have Caroline Fredrickson and Alan Neff.
Time for the United States to Rethink its Strategy for Afghanistan
The United States must rethink its strategy toward Afghanistan and prevent the Taliban from gaining a stronger foothold.
Sudan in Crisis: Humanitarian Ceasefire Urgently Needed
International actors should press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan.
If Dianne Feinstein Were President
Tracking the rules pertaining to a disabled president, there should be a formal procedure allowing a senator to temporarily step aside.
I’ve Prosecuted National Security Cases. It Can Take Time to Get Them Right.
Prosecutors in counterintelligence cases are maximizing their chances of success while protecting defendants’ rights and national security.
To Curb Gang Violence in Haiti, Break with Politics as Usual
International efforts rarely succeed because there are always Haitian political and business leaders ready to resupply gangs for support.