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As Trump Presses for a Post-Maduro Venezuela: Questions, Lessons, and Warnings for the Aftermath
As the Trump administration positions for possible military strikes, it would be wise to prepare for looming governance and stability challenges in Venezuela.

Brazil’s Digital Sovereignty Is Under Attack: How Courts, Platforms, and Constitutional Law Are Redefining Democracy Online
At the heart of Brazil’s approach to digital constitutionalism is a legal framework that treats platform governance as essential to democracy.

Big Tents and Collective Action Can Defeat Authoritarianism
The journey from individual angst to collective action and shared humanity takes time, vision, and commitment. Cases around the world show it is also the pathway to victory.

Is the New Global Order a Boon for International Taxation Collaboration?
The U.S. withdrawal from international forums may open possibilities for other cooperation. The tax reform agenda is a case in point.

There is No Immunity for the International Criminal Court to Respect
The International Criminal Court (ICC)’s caselaw on immunity is entirely consistent with international law.

Why the ICC Should Respect Immunities of Heads of Third States
International courts must respect international law, also in dire times. The International Criminal Court’s denial of immunity to heads of third States does not.

What to Do If U.N. Climate Negotiations Fail to Phase Out Fossil Fuels?
Next year's COP must begin with steps towards a fossil fuel phaseout — with or without the fossil fuel industry's cooperation.

Interpol General Assembly Inches Forward on Transparency, Still Needs Reform Strategy
Amid a trend toward more openness in the police-coordination agency, further action is needed to prevent abuse of systems such as red notices.

As Interpol Gets New Secretary General, What are the Risks of Abuses Over Reforms?
Interpol's General Assembly will formally elect a new operational head from Brazil amid growing political and legal challenges.

Lessons from Around the World: Engaging ‘Pillars of Support’ to Uphold and Expand Democracy
Cross-partisan movements that defeated far-right autocrats in Brazil and Poland demonstrate that crucial groups can propel democratic success.

The Just Security Podcast: How can the U.S. Address Political Violence and Threats?
Rachel Kleinfeld reflects on the threats of political violence in the United States and offers solutions ahead of the 2024 election.

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.