Democracy
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Getting Serious About Accountability in the United States
The fundamental principle that no person is above the law is an American value and a prerequisite to a functioning democracy.
Just Security’s Climate Archive
A catalog of articles analyzing the diplomatic, political, legal, security, and humanitarian consequences of the international climate crisis.
Congress’s Options in the Courts: Two Paths to Congressional Litigation Against the Executive Branch
An expert examines whether Congress has standing to pursue relief against the executive branch in federal court.
John Eastman’s Most Dangerous Supreme Court Case Yet
A ruling restoring Eastman's law license after it was revoked for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election would weaken the rule of law.
Accountability Will Come – What Should It Look Like for the Department of Defense?
Failing to hold leaders accountable for the abuses of the Trump administration's Pentagon would invite future officials to repeat them.
2026 Midterms: Election Integrity Litigation Tracker
A tracker of major litigation concerning the integrity of the 2026 midterm elections.
Constitutional Collision Course
How Congress can help bolster federal judges and help stop Trump administration noncompliance with court orders.
Lula’s Army: Lessons From Online Political Mobilization
Lula's victory last week carries a lesson about how online political mobilization can be a powerful tool for pro-democracy movements.
Collection: Just Security 2026 Midterm Election Analysis and Commentary
This collection brings together analysis of the legal and policy issues surrounding the 2026 U.S. midterm elections published on Just Security.
Boots Off Ballots: Impact on Civil-Military Relations
A deployment around an election that is perceived to be politically motivated would irreparably harm the military's standing with the public.
Filling the Accountability Gap in AI Governance Series
As the risks of artificial intelligence continue to mount, the expert analysis in this series engages the fundamental question of what ought to happen when AI risks manifest into…
Timeline of Boat Strikes and Related Actions
A timeline that chronicles major events in the Trump administration’s campaign of lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.