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Ex-President’s Release Raises a Red Flag on Peru’s Democracy
Fujimori, serving 25 years for death squad massacres, walked out of prison as corrupt networks again coopt democratic institutions.

Poland’s New Government Will Face Hurdles to Restore Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
In addition to reversing the previous ruling party's damage, changes should reinforce the longevity of vital institutions going forward.

When Authoritarians Undermine Multilateral Institutions: The OSCE at 50
Russia’s actions illustrate the issue of what to do when founding policies are used to prevent organizations from pursuing fundamental values.

Resistance and Justice in Myanmar Requires Addressing Extrajudicial Killings by Armed Opposition Groups
Myanmar's resistance must find ways to provide justice for those harmed and guarantee due process for those suspected of violations.
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.