Democracy & Rule of Law

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 31: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary Chris Krebs, General Paul Nakasone of the National Security Agency, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry and FBI Director Christopher Wray attend the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Summit on July 31, 2018 in New York City. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said, "Cyberattacks now exceed the danger of physical attacks...This has forced us to rethink homeland security." (Photo by Kevin Hagen/Getty Images)

The Role for DHS in Countering the Disinformation Threat

DHS is well-placed to serve as the "truth-teller" to the American public.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 6: Domestic Military Operations

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 06: A protester who identified himself as Little (L) joins a small group of protesters as they listen to the national anthem on the first anniversary of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 06, 2022 in Miami, Florida. The group held the rally in front of the Federal Detention Center, where Paul Hodgkins, the first person sentenced for participating in the riot at the Capitol, is being held. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

More Federal Coordination Needed to Tackle U.S. Domestic Extremism

Editor’s note: This article is part of a series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. On Jan. 13, the…

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 18: Reforming Emergency Powers

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
The dome of the U.S. Capitol Buidling and the US flag.

Congress Can and Should Address the Threat from Unauthorized Paramilitary Activity

This article is the first in a series of leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence.

Cuando la corrupción no tiene rastro de dinero: las sanciones pasan por alto casos cruciales

En Guatemala, se expulsan los últimos defensores contra la corrupción, una tendencia que debería generar tanta preoccupación como el soborno tradicional.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 14: War Powers Reform

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 11: Strengthening Inspectors General

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
President of Republika Srpska Zeljka Cvijanovic (C) and, to her right, Milorad Dodik, Serb member of Bosnia's tripartite presidency, smile during a parade showcasing the entity's police force marking the "Day of Republic Srpska", in Banja Luka, on January 9, 2022. Muslims in Bosnia oppose the event as it marks the creation of a "Serb republic" in Bosnia on January 9, 1992, three months ahead of an ethnic war that claimed 100,000 lives and displaced more than two million people.  (Photo by ELVIS BARUKCIC/AFP via Getty Images)

EU-US Plan for Bosnia Risks Undermining New Sanctions and Bolstering Putin

Electoral deal also offers state land and backtracks on genocide denial, threatening territorial integrity, justice, and peace.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 15: Enforcing the Emoluments Clauses

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

The Good Governance Papers: A January 2022 “Report Card” Update

At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
At least ten alleged members of the Oath Keepers in military fatigues are tagged in a photograph of a mob of people entering the Capitol on January 6th. The photo and tags identifying individuals are presented in an FBI Affidavit submitted by the Justice Department.

EXCLUSIVE: The Oath Keeper Podcast Interviews – New Insights Into Jan. 6 and Continued Threats

Just Security has located and reviewed podcast appearances by the Oath Keepers, only some of which appear in Justice Department documents. Many revelations included. Listen to…
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