Rule of Law

Lines to endorse an antiwar candidate for president and to lay flowers in memory of Navalny show courage and a desire for democracy.

An expert explainer on when the President of the United States can 'federalize" the National Guard and deploy U.S. military forces domestically.

In Russia and other repressive countries, the situation is often dire for the lawyers trying to defend political prisoners.

"It is my hope that, with section 702’s expiration date now extended to April 2024, members of Congress and the administration can engage in substantive discussions, identify…

The Biden administration needs to use visa sanctions more transparently if they are to have a serious political impact.

Congress must do more to track how intelligence sharing with allies and partners contributes to civilian harm.

After handling many prominent cases, one involving Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza illustrates the dire threats and the need for support.

Congress should not remove restrictions on transfers to and from the Defense Department's War Reserves Stockpile in Israel.

The Biden administration must remind the Indian government that a true democracy must respect the fundamental right to dissent.

An expert backgrounder on what to expect.

Failure to ensure accountability in the name of geopolitical interests would be a grave mistake, even for those very interests.

A court decision confirmed the conviction of ex-President and previous junta leader Desi Bouterse for the 1982 murders of 15 political prisoners.