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Putin’s Staged Election Belies Resistance — Russian Court Data Tells the Real Story
The number of people convicted on political charges in just the past 6 years place Putin second only to Stalin in repression.
Amid Courts’ Role in US Democracy Struggle, Look to Lessons from Abroad
Countries that maintained their democracies have had courts that rose to the occasion to safeguard a country’s constitution or rule of law.
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.
An Exodus of Professionals: The End of Politics in Turkey?
Brain drain has been apparent for years under Erdogan and is likely to accelerate, as citizens lose hope of having a say over their future.
At UNGA and Beyond, the World Is Already Turning a Blind Eye to Cambodia’s Stolen Election
Hun Manet's father, Hun Sen, selected him as prime minister last month. He's finding support at the U.N. and with U.S. companies.
Baby on Board! How Kleptocrats and Associates Use Family Members to Evade Sanctions
In many countries, it is possible for young children -- even babies -- to be corporate shareholders, offering a workaround for their parents.
Tucker Carlson, Viktor Orbán and the Anti-Democracy Playbook
Americans should pay attention to how Hungary lost its democracy, as their own leaders on the right embrace a similar course.
Dealing with Hybrid Regimes: Pursuing US Interests Without Giving them a Pass on Democracy
Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.
The Just Security Podcast: How Should the Press Cover Democracy?
To discuss how the press can better report on diverse communities and cooperate globally we have Erin Carroll and Rebecca Hamilton.
As Another “Never Again” Scenario Quickly Approaches in Tigray, the Biden Administration Must Hold Parties to Their Word
With millions facing death, time is of the essence for the United States to demonstrate its commitment to the people of Tigray.
Global Rule of Law Index: Easing Health Crisis Unmasks Persistent Governance Crisis
"As concerning as the global rule of law trends are, the data from these [post-Soviet] states remind us that there is nothing inevitable about rising authoritarianism."
Why the US Still Can’t Have It All: Biden’s National Security Strategy
The administration risks leaving the US overcommitted and overextended during a period of substantial shifts in the global balance of power.