Democracy

"As concerning as the global rule of law trends are, the data from these [post-Soviet] states remind us that there is nothing inevitable about rising authoritarianism."

Responding to anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ violence requires support the leaders and organizations building safe communities and networks of safety.

The administration risks leaving the US overcommitted and overextended during a period of substantial shifts in the global balance of power.

To protect democracy, the press must do more than punish stories. It needs to collaborate, support unions, litigate, and improve diversity.

The Biden administration should reconsider withholding military aid to Egypt in light of its continuing human rights abuses.

Amid a gang-fueled economic and social meltdown, the US must help Haiti secure a government that takes responsibility for people's needs.

It fueled Russia's war on Ukraine. Now it's time for democratic societies to address this challenge for the long haul, including at home.

Pres. Duda’s failure to reverse course on actions that increase tensions and decrease solidarity in Europe weakens their alliance with the US.

The Montana Accord would establish an inclusive transitional government that can rebuild damaged institutions and inspire Haitians’ trust.

A game theorist with experience as a fighter pilot says the US should rally other countries to expand the commitment to the island’s defense.

Charlottesville was a watershed moment in US politics and a wake-up call to the counterterrorism community. What lessons have been learned on how to counter white supremacist extremism?

The Dobbs decision has broad national security implications, increasing the risk of political violence and damaging US standing in the world.