Democracy

Leaked documents in a global news investigation reveal suspicious transactions and business practices that undermine US interests.

Meaningful security and economic partnership with the US requires a stability that is authentic, sustainable, consensus-driven, and democratic.

Helping countries bolster regulatory systems for national security could also build a more sound international financial system overall.

The Manhattan DA may already have obtained the pertinent New York state tax returns for the Trump Organization and its executives, including Trump and his family. If this is the…

What are the implications of accepting or inviting military intervention in domestic politics in Mali and beyond?

Ombudspersons face similar risks across the region, as autocratic ruling parties seek to remove independent checks on their control.

On the 45th anniversary of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, don't abandon it by leaving its crucial institutions without leadership.

The US too often views its work on fragile or failed states as "fixing" various sectors, without enough focus on the political dynamics underneath.

... the PRC’s own hypocrisy is no reason to abandon Hong Kong. But if the U.S. government seeks to play a constructive role, it needs to check off certain items. First and foremost,…

A road map to how Trump could use presidential powers to suppress turnout, postpone, or contest election — and what Americans can do about it.

In Hungary, the parliament has lost the ability to check the power of Viktor Orbán and his executive branch.

Now, at a moment when we need a coordinated and transparent global response, the full scale and scope of the global democratic erosion comes into view.