Democracy
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Justice Will Be Crucial to a New Deal in Sudan
Sudanese politicians and military leaders are making a second serious attempt at negotiating a path toward civilian rule and democracy.
Gutting Congress’ Ethics Office Was a Disaster – and an Opportunity
The House "gutting their own ethics regulator with their first vote in Congress was so obviously unethical, so clearly about maintaining power and avoiding accountability, that…
January 6th Report Exposes Ongoing, Converging Threat of Anti-Democracy Schemes and Paramilitary Violence
Top experts on militias in the United States highlight January 6th Report findings, mounting threats, prevailing mythologies -- and what we can all do about it.
2023 Forward: Democracy, Russia-Ukraine War, Tech Policy, Climate Change
"In the final few days of 2022, we turn again to an expression of thanks – to our amazing colleagues who help produce Just Security, to our authors who fill the pages with their…
Major Highlights of the January 6th Report
Among the investigation's closest observers, Goodman and Hendrix analyze key new revelations in the House Select Committee's final report.
Oral Argument in Moore v. Harper and the Perils of Finding “Compromise” on the Independent State Legislature Theory
Unpacking the Supreme Court’s oral argument in Moore v. Harper – implications for democracy if the Justices arrive at a compromise position on the “Independent State Legislature”…
Fighting Tunisia’s Rampant Corruption with Autocracy – Kais Saied’s Chimera
Three years since taking office as president, the pledges that legitimized his ascent have fallen far short as he moves to monopolize power.
For Biden’s Africa Strategy to Succeed, Prioritize Human Rights
The United States has an opportunity to put human rights at the center of its foreign policy on Africa.
Southeast Asia’s Leaders Should Work Toward a Freer Internet
Southeast Asia’s heads have begun to gather in Cambodia for a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), where they will also be joined by other world leaders…
Election Denying Officials Who Refuse to Certify Election Results Could Face Prosecution
"Election officials who are considering abusing their power in service of election falsehoods do so at their legal peril."
Canvassing Deserts: When Obstacles to Reaching Urban Voters Become Voter Suppression
Political canvassers operate at the grassroots of participatory democracy. They are coming in droves this election cycle, flocking to homes in swing districts. Their door-knocking…
Climate Change Diplomacy Has an Authoritarianism Problem
"[T]he ultimate goal of international climate negotiations is to provide current and future generations with the opportunity to live safe, healthy, prosperous, and dignified lives.…