Civil Liberties

The vote could set the tone for democratic rights in the region, curb the junta’s influence, and return power to the people.

Editor’s Note: This article, originally published on March 2, has been updated to reflect the testimony of top intelligence leaders before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…

There are targeted, sensible reforms regarding use of Section 702-acquired information by the FBI for non-national security investigations that would avoid throwing the baby out…

Requiring a warrant for U.S. person queries honors the balance between security and liberty struck in the Fourth Amendment and ensures that Section 702 can’t be used to get around…

Entering their third year of protests against Erdogan's dictates, they encapsulate many aspects of the global struggle for democracy.

A US citizen's arrest and release in the UAE illustrates the expanding global reach of Egypt’s authoritarian regime.

In 57 countries, judicial systems will handle those suspected of crimes, but thousands of other individuals must be reintegrated into society.

Three years since taking office as president, the pledges that legitimized his ascent have fallen far short as he moves to monopolize power.

The intended crime-fighting proposals could force encrypted-messaging services to abandon basic confidentiality or pull out of the market.

Any accession deal must ensure the potential newest members don’t flout the rule of law that helps underpin the strength of the alliance.

Hype and untested promises have accelerated deployment of artificial intelligence, biometrics, and more, in the dubious name of security.

President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken, together with allies, should rethink Western Balkans policy based on first principles.