Rule of Law

A jury finding Fox News liable for defamation would be both a fair outcome and a victory for democracy and the First Amendment.

Linkages in the Israeli debates of an independent judiciary to the protection of democracy suggests a cautionary note for the United States.

Evan’s arrest is Russia’s latest attempt to intimidate foreign correspondents reporting in the country. The threats are common tactics.

"[E]nsuring that Trump receives a fair trial while maintaining his Sixth Amendment rights is a necessary step on the path toward accountability."

The alleged indictment raises important questions about efforts to interfere with the 2016 presidential election and the rule of law. 

Determined victims and creative lawyers used a U.S, law, the Torture Victims Protection Act, to hold a powerful mayor accountable.

Praise but also a critique of the new U.S. position.

The vote could set the tone for democratic rights in the region, curb the junta’s influence, and return power to the people.

For the Court’s reputation and rule of law values, the Justices should put their own house in order, rather than have it done for them.

The real challenge in the space domain is avoiding escalation in the first instance, such as by reducing threats and developing transparency and confidence building measures.

Will the ICC prosecutor's logic behind going “straight to the top” of the Kremlin with arrest warrants be borne out in practice? It would be a mistake simply to chart aspirations.…

Will the ICC prosecutor's logic behind going “straight to the top” of the Kremlin with arrest warrants be borne out in practice? It would be a mistake simply to chart aspirations.…