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Election Subversion and Electoral Count Act Reform
"Proper reform of the Electoral Count Act would do much more to address the risk of electoral subversion – at least for presidential elections – than many on Twitter and elsewhere…

Biden Team Gets It Right on Inadmissibility of Torture Evidence in Al-Nashiri Case
In a much anticipated brief, the government categorically rejected the use of statements obtained through torture in military commissions and promised not to admit any statements…

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.

Combatting Authoritarianism: The Skills and Infrastructure Needed to Organize Across Difference
Movement-building can bring together unlikely bedfellows and allow a diversity of approaches to achieve a shared goal of upholding democracy.

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.

Biden’s Initiative for Democratic Renewal: How to Account for Conflict and Fragility
Supporting democracy requires grappling with fragility and conflict - including by choosing partners wisely, countering corruption, and taking a politically-informed approach to…
The Role for DHS in Countering the Disinformation Threat
DHS is well-placed to serve as the "truth-teller" to the American public.

Congress Can and Should Address the Threat from Unauthorized Paramilitary Activity
This article is the first in a series of leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence.

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

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.