Democracy

"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.

33 statements from leading experts in law, academia, and other research organizations

"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."

International actors should press for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and civilian protection in Sudan.

Tracking the rules pertaining to a disabled president, there should be a formal procedure allowing a senator to temporarily step aside.

Linkages in the Israeli debates of an independent judiciary to the protection of democracy suggests a cautionary note for the United States.

In countering transnational repression, "[c]ivil litigation provides a pathway for holding ... authoritarian regimes directly accountable, not just their hired guns, if significant…

They face every obstacle. With support, they could help redefine how journalism reckons with era-defining challenges to the public sphere.

The vote could set the tone for democratic rights in the region, curb the junta’s influence, and return power to the people.