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Congress Must Strengthen Oversight on Intelligence Sharing and Civilian Harm
Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.
A Lawyer for Political Prisoners on Why He Fled Russia
After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.
The “War Reserve Stockpile Allies – Israel” Explained & Why Congress Should Not Expand It
Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.
Beyond Alleged Assassination Plots, India’s Modi is Silencing US Critics Digitally Too
The Biden administration must remind the Indian government that a true democracy must respect the fundamental right to dissent.
Does the US Response to India’s Alleged Extraterritorial Assassination Schemes Signal Impunity?
Failure to ensure accountability in the name of geopolitical interests would be a grave mistake, even for those very interests.
How Long Will Trump’s DC Immunity Appeal Take? Analyzing the Alternative Timelines
An overview of the potential procedural pathways for former President Trump's appeal of his federal prosecution for election interference.
Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy
The DC Circuit has every reason to put the burden on former President Trump by issuing a quick mandate.
A Leader is Brought to Justice 41 Years Later in Suriname
A court decision confirmed the conviction of ex-President and previous junta leader Desi Bouterse for the 1982 murders of 15 political prisoners.
The US Can — and Must — Counter Russian Influence Undermining Kyrgyzstan’s Democratic Progress
The latest sign of backsliding is a draft "foreign agents" law modeled after one that gutted civil society in Russia.
The Office of Legal Counsel Discloses List of Classified Opinions in Important Step for Transparency
The disclosure of the titles means that journalists, researchers, and others can now request the Office of Legal Counsel opinions themselves, opening important new avenues for…
The Biden Impeachment Inquiry: A Heedless Descent into Constitutional Anarchy
House Republicans are embracing a world where every presidency and every congress is consumed by impeachment.
La liberación de Fujimori es una alerta roja para la democracia peruana
Fujimori, serving 25 years for death squad massacres, walked out of prison as corrupt networks again coopt democratic institutions.