Rule of law

President Trump holds up a Bible.

Never before have threats to US democracy been so grave, says political scientist

US politics

Could the US become a so-called “competitive authoritarian regime” which only bears the “outer look of democracy?”

Chinese visitor poses to mark Magna Carta's first visit to China

As Magna Carta tours, questions arise: Does Beijing respect its ideas?

Global Politics

Tipping the Scales: New Chinese Directive Requires Lawyers to Pledge Loyalty to the Communist Party