Authoritarianism

The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

The policy has been largely ad hoc. Success requires strong, coordinated messaging, sanctions, accountability steps, and other measures.

33 statements from leading experts in law, academia, and other research organizations

In this one, the US government may have fallen prey to disinformation planted by an autocratic regime, and the pattern isn't rare.

In countering transnational repression, "[c]ivil litigation provides a pathway for holding ... authoritarian regimes directly accountable, not just their hired guns, if significant…

If the Biden administration wants to curb authoritarian trends, it should maintain its heightened attention to civil liberties in Georgia.

Given Putin's war on Ukraine and Xi's threats to Taiwan and the two leaders' "no limits" partnership, deterrence and democracy are at risk.

A political opponent whose husband is jailed says the US enables President Tokayev's repression and buys his empty promises of reform.

Integrating human security into U.S. military planning would give substance to the idea of a values-based approach to foreign policy.

(Editor’s note: This article is published as part of our ongoing coverage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read related content here.) As for many, last month’s…

How can states pursue more ethical, value-based approaches to foreign policy amidst competing priorities and strategic realities?

Sudanese politicians and military leaders are making a second serious attempt at negotiating a path toward civilian rule and democracy.