Executive Branch
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FARA’s Next Big Year
There are big anticipated changes in the law, enforcement, and administration of the Foreign Agents Registration Act in 2022.
Putin’s Coercion on NATO Goes Beyond Its Open Door Policy
An over-fixation on alliance enlargement in responding to Russia’s buildup will not create lasting stability. The catalysts are more complex.
Post-January 6th, the Military is Addressing Extremism in Its Ranks. Sort of.
DOD policy review on preventing domestic extremism is a necessary step, but more is needed to meet the threat.
2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 5: Prepublication Review – How to Fix a Broken System
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
To Make Sanctions Policy More Humane, Limit Food and Medicine Inflation
Sanctions-driven inflation is a humanitarian disaster and a national security issue.
The Role for DHS in Countering the Disinformation Threat
DHS is well-placed to serve as the "truth-teller" to the American public.
2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 6: Domestic Military Operations
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
More Federal Coordination Needed to Tackle U.S. Domestic Extremism
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. On Jan. 13, the…
2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 18: Reforming Emergency Powers
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
As Putin Lines Ukraine Border with Russian Troops, Is There a China Factor?
Even without the oft-discussed scenario of a simultaneous Chinese attack on Taiwan, Putin at least needs Xi's support for a new Ukraine invasion
Cuando la corrupción no tiene rastro de dinero: las sanciones pasan por alto casos cruciales
En Guatemala, se expulsan los últimos defensores contra la corrupción, una tendencia que debería generar tanta preoccupación como el soborno tradicional.
Guide to the Chess Game at the United Nations on Ukraine Crisis
A roadmap to diplomatic options on Ukraine crisis and potential collateral risks for other issues on UN agenda.