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2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 14: War Powers Reform
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 11: Strengthening Inspectors General
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 15: Enforcing the Emoluments Clauses
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

The Good Governance Papers: A January 2022 “Report Card” Update
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.

Biden’s `Initiative for Democratic Renewal’ — Analysis from Diplomats, Top Experts
The $424.4 million plan focuses on media, corruption, reformers, technology, and political processes like elections.

Peace Is Threatened Again in Bosnia, A Quarter Century after Dayton
Separatist provocations pose the greatest danger to the country's peace and cohesion since the accords were forged 26 years ago.

Filmmaker: Ex-US Envoy’s Words Tell the Story of Our Lives in Haiti
Raoul Peck on Daniel Foote's call for the US to reset its policy and listen to the voices of Haitians trying to rebuild democracy.

World Bank’s “Doing Business Index,” a Thorn for Kleptocrats, Must Be Protected
Countries that have cleaned up their act under pressure from the index rankings illustrate the need for such a gauge.

Iraqi Elections, Coming Again Soon, Still Don’t Deliver Democracy
Turnout may be dismal, as many Iraqis feel elections fail as a channel for their voices or an instrument for change.

The Last Days in Afghanistan Should Not Deter Biden from Looking Beyond the 9/11 Paradigm
It's time to get off this loop. But ending “endless wars” should not be equated with simplistic solutions.

In Afghanistan, Lest We Forget
As the UN Security Council hosts an emergency meeting, world leaders must understand what the abandonment of the Afghan people involves.

America’s Democracy Moment
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, it is crucial to recognize the gravity of the threats still facing US democracy.