autocracy
40 Articles

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.

The News Media’s “Democracy Beats” Won’t Beat Back Autocracy
To protect democracy, the press must do more than punish stories. It needs to collaborate, support unions, litigate, and improve diversity.

The Urgency of Sustaining Momentum in the Fight Against Kleptocracy
It fueled Russia's war on Ukraine. Now it's time for democratic societies to address this challenge for the long haul, including at home.

US Democracy’s Survival Requires a More Powerful Response to January 6th
Team Trump's shocking efforts to manipulate government institutions to overturn the 2020 election results echo despots abroad.

The Beginning of the End for Criminal Defamation in the Americas? The El Universo Case
The judgment strengthens media freedom by repudiating a historic legal tool to stifle dissent and flagging the need for legislative measures.

¿El principio del fin de la difamación penal en las Américas? El caso de El Universo
El fallo del Tribunal es verdaderamente importante para la libertad de los medios de comunicación de la región.