Democracy
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What the Arizona GOP’s Surprise Reversal in ‘Noncitizen’ Voting Litigation Reveals
The false notion of noncitizens voting in large numbers in federal elections has emerged as a faultline in U.S. politics. While an explosion of new legislation and lawsuits across…
The Essential Role of ‘Civic Space’ in Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: How a Decision in Africa Can Reverberate
The landmark African Union case over an Ethiopian election provides a roadmap for safeguarding democracy in the face of authoritarianism.
Rethinking the United Nations Cybercrime Treaty
The U.N. Convention Against Cybercrime clearly challenges the democratic vision for a free Internet and puts the United States on the spot.
Musk, X, and Trump 2024: Where are the Legal and Ethical Boundaries?
Analysis of the ethical and legal lines for social media companies in influencing the outcome of a presidential election, in light of Elon Musk's support for former President Trump.
Political Violence in the United States Is Rising – and It Might Be Up to Americans to Say “Enough!”
How does this moment in the United States fit into trends of political violence, and what might be done to reduce the risk of escalation?
The Just Security Podcast: Strategic Risks of AI and Recapping the 2024 REAIM Summit
Just Security Senior Fellow Brianna Rosen shares key takeaways from the 2024 REAIM Summit and strategic risks of AI in the military domain.
Election Certification Refusers Are a Movement: Georgia Lawsuit Highlights Alarming Trend
"What exactly is happening in Georgia offers insight into trend lines in other parts of the country."
To Challenge State Capture, the US Needs a Strategy of State Retrieval
The democratic world must side with pro-democracy, peace, and anti-corruption movements in Africa and act against corrupt networks.
The Anonymous Military Leaders with the Weight of the Election on Their Shoulders
The legal and ethical frameworks that senior civilian and military leaders need to consider.
Book Review: A Misinformation Researcher’s Guide to the ‘Carnival of Mirrors’
DiResta’s book, "Invisible Rulers" provides an essential guide to what she calls “the carnival of mirrors” of the information environment.
Don’t Downplay Risks of AI for Democracy
In the midst of the first-ever round of AI-influenced elections globally, it’s important to guard against a false sense of security.
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.