Rule of Law

Three major flaws in the Trump v. United States majority opinion derive from the Court’s failure to examine and differentiate the source and scope of presidential power -- whether…

His case and the cause of freedom he pursues highlight the need for greater efforts by Russian civil society and the international community.

Compliance with international humanitarian law must be about fulfilling its humanitarian purpose, not skirting its limits.

The shocking attack should spur a stock-taking by Slovaks and the EU to reverse the country's rapid slide toward autocracy.

Legal experts Ryan Goodman, Marty Lederman, Mary McCord, and Steve Vladeck unpack what Trump v. United States means for presidential immunity.  

Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that the Supreme Court's majority granted “former President Trump all the immunity he asked for and more.” 

The Court set forth a legal framework for the criminal justice system to respond to a president committing federal crimes while in office.

Increased mining investment in the Western Balkans can either support crucial political and economic reforms, or further reward illiberal regimes.

A successful counter-gang strategy must rebuild community trust, protect human rights, and lay the groundwork for long-term peace and stability.

The head of the Ukrainian Bar Association outlines progress and challenges in this parallel fight to the military battle against Russia.

Winning the most votes ever and controlling Congress and most state legislatures, the first woman to hold the office will have the power.

While legislating is traditionally seen as a role of the State, armed groups impose “rebel law” over ~64 million people in contested regions.