Democracy

"Perhaps surprisingly, the survey found that only around half of citizens in the United States and parts of western Europe viewed their country as a democracy."

A White House state dinner courts a longshot security alliance, even as the administration's own reports document democratic backsliding.

The route to less racially or politically gerrymandered congressional districts could pass through remapping state legislative districts.

Following years of passivity, Treasury’s 2023 De-risking Strategy takes a turn in the right direction.

His divisive, authoritarian politics carried the day despite a dire economy and the government's failures in the Feb. 6 earthquake.

Failing to address their democratic deficiencies sets up the US and G7 for long-term strategic failure and hinders economic prosperity.

"Until conditions allow for the right combination of elements to help the country reverse course, the United States and the international community must use consistent, behind-the-scenes…

The US, Europe, and voters in other countries teetering toward autocracy must pay heed, be vocal, and support democratic forces robustly.

The policy has been largely ad hoc. Success requires strong, coordinated messaging, sanctions, accountability steps, and other measures.

Freedom of expression is protected in international law, because, without it, democracy and the rule of law wither away. A free press is a vital aspect.

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"The United States should know that it cannot successfully pursue its security interests in the Asia-Pacific region at the expense of the basic rights of its partners’ citizens."