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2024 - The year of elections
More than 80 countries have national elections this year in what will be a significant test for democracy and for the rule of law.
The authoritarian threat to America
With Donald Trump on track to become the Republican Party’s nominee, we consider what a second presidential term would mean for the rule of law.
The Great Repression
Putin’s fifth re-election prompts an analysis as to what keeps him in power, what this means for rule of law, and for Ukraine.
Asia’s undemocratic trend
National elections being held across Asia highlight concerns for the rule of law in several countries, including India and Pakistan.
Heroes or villains
Recent cases have highlighted the ongoing conundrum regarding the legal status of foreign fighters. Global Insight considers the issues.
Mexico’s renaissance
The IBA’s annual conference is in Mexico, a country re-emerging as a key destination for companies and the lawyers advising them.
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Silencing dissent
Evgenia Kara-Murza on the price of opposing the Russian regime
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