civil society

An update on the U.N. General Assembly's Sixth Committee session in October, and what to expect for a proposed crimes against humanity treaty.

Annual index reveals new global trends in reversing authoritarianism but concerns about civil and justice systems. See also U.S. rankings.

In many countries, it is possible for young children -- even babies -- to be corporate shareholders, offering a workaround for their parents.

Russia and China notwithstanding, serious ties should balance interests in regional cooperation, civil society, and security assistance.

The collapse of the Afghan government to the Taliban and subsequent U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 marked the failure of two decades of fighting to root…

Defenders of democracy should push back against autocrats by empowering artists, who cultivate open discourse.

As Maui heals from the fires, communities can lay the foundations for social and infrastructure resilience in the face of future disasters.

While the administration deserves credit for transparency on aid to Ukraine, the approach casts a stark light on the opacity of broader security cooperation programming and begs…

Effects of internal corruption and opaque institutions spill beyond borders, even to the war in Ukraine. Cases show the risks and the hope.

United Nations member states must find ways to demand more inclusive, rights-compliant, and gender-responsive counterterrorism efforts.

The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.

The legacy of discrimination endured by Black communities in the United States and Brazil will only be remedied if their respective governments truly consult with local communities,…