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Bargaining About War in the Shadow of International Law
International law offers important tools to prod adversaries to avoid military options for resolving disputes.
Справжній страх Путіна: Конституційний лад України
"Зараз в Україні усе населення на чолі з мужнім президентом ризикує своїм виживанням або змушене…
Putin’s Real Fear: Ukraine’s Constitutional Order
The US must take a stand for a population risking its survival or forced to flee in a fight for the ideals that Americans have long espoused.
Ukraine and the New Politics of Faux Transparency
To counter Russian disinformation operations, western governments should commit more deeply to transparency and openness.
The Good Governance Papers: A “Report Card” Wrap-Up of 2022 Updates
A wrap-up of 2022 Good Governance Paper updates from leading thinkers on national security, rule of law, and government.
A Transitional Period Constitutional Question in Sudan
Sudan's military derailed a transition to civilian control in October. The former Minister of Justice takes a deep dive into the legal ambiguity in key founding documents that…
Does the Law Matter?: Coup Edition
Attacks on democracy call for engagement with the law, not jaded dismissals of it.
From ‘8888’ to ‘2121’: A New Generation of Resistance in Myanmar
The attempted coup one year ago ushered in a new era for Myanmar. Where will it lead?
Looks Are Deceiving: The Rebranding and Perpetuation of Counterterrorism Watchlisting in Multilateral Spaces
Counterterrorism watchlisting practices continue to erode due process, human rights, and the rule of law around the world.
2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 6: Domestic Military Operations
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.
More Federal Coordination Needed to Tackle U.S. Domestic Extremism
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series from leading experts with practical solutions to democratic backsliding, polarization, and political violence. On Jan. 13, the…
2022 Update: Good Governance Paper No. 18: Reforming Emergency Powers
At one-year mark of Biden administration, top experts revisit proposals to restore and promote nonpartisan principles of good government.