Democracy & Rule of Law
Rule of Law
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Process Rights and the Automation of Public Services through AI: The Case of the Liberal State
The use of AI in government is a response to the problem of how to dispense justice at scale.

Law and Survival in Israel and Palestine
International law is critical to survival in Israel and Palestine.

New Rule of Law Index: Spread of Authoritarianism Slows But Justice Systems Are Failing
Annual index reveals new global trends in reversing authoritarianism but concerns about civil and justice systems. See also U.S. rankings.

Will a New Foreign Security Force for Haiti Embrace Accountability?
Robust accountability mechanisms must allow Haitians to seek justice for abuses linked to the new force as it operates outside UN systems.

DHS Must Evaluate and Overhaul its Flawed Automated Systems
The DHS's automated systems must be evaluated to determine whether they contain sufficient safeguards to protect civil rights and privacy.

Poland: Why Rule of Law Matters as the Country Faces a Pivotal Election
Poland must return to a full respect for the rule of law to strengthen its own security and that of the European Union.

Hidden Women: Carceral Secrecy and (In)Security
Harm exposure is concentrated in Black and Latine communities through the hyper incarceration of racial minorities and women and the racialized and gendered spaces in which they…

On Eve of Elections, Polish Democracy is Subverted by Autocratic Media Advantage
Pro-democracy allies and organizations should call out such media capture and other tools of domestic election interference.

In the Shadow of a Flawed Election, How Can Zimbabwe – and Its International Partners — Move Forward?
Pressures from African countries and concerns about China and Russia gaining control of valuable minerals will require deft diplomacy.

An Exodus of Professionals: The End of Politics in Turkey?
Brain drain has been apparent for years under Erdogan and is likely to accelerate, as citizens lose hope of having a say over their future.

At UNGA and Beyond, the World Is Already Turning a Blind Eye to Cambodia’s Stolen Election
Hun Manet's father, Hun Sen, selected him as prime minister last month. He's finding support at the U.N. and with U.S. companies.

Baby on Board! How Kleptocrats and Associates Use Family Members to Evade Sanctions
In many countries, it is possible for young children -- even babies -- to be corporate shareholders, offering a workaround for their parents.