Rule of Law
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Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Threat to Rule of Law
Former special counsel Jack Smith warns that current DOJ retribution prosecutions and political pressure pose an unprecedented threat to the U.S. rule of law.
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Armenia Election Stakes Rise Amidst Legal and Political Turmoil
As parliamentary elections approach, the crackdown on the Uzhogh Hayastan party draws international scrutiny and raises questions about Armenia’s democratic health.
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Customs Chief Accused of Linking Political Favor to Trade Privileges
Observers report that the Bagratashen customs chief allegedly offered preferential treatment to business owners in exchange for securing political support.
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Judicial Scrutiny Over Trump’s $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Conflict
A federal judge is questioning the viability of President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, highlighting the inherent conflict of suing one’s own administration.
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Global Asylum Systems Face New Legal and Humanitarian Crossroads
From U.S. court rulings to shifts in employment policy, asylum seekers face mounting challenges that test the limits of international humanitarian standards.
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Global Trade Faces Volatility as US Tariff Policy Unravels
A Supreme Court ruling against US emergency tariffs triggers a $166 billion refund process, reshaping global trade dynamics amid Middle East conflict.
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The Defense of Lawyers’ Freedom of Speech and Independence
A neutral report discusses the protection of lawyers’ freedom of speech and independence as essential to the rule of law, outlining calls for safeguards, ethical conduct, and institutional protections.
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Peace, on the Condition of the Continuation of a Subservient Government
The Armenian headline translates a potent sentiment circulating in the public sphere: peace is desirable, yet it is being conditioned on the trajectory of the current administration, which critics describe as subservient in its approach to power and policy.
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Judge Declares John Sarcone’s Acting U.S. Attorney Appointment Unlawful Amid DOJ Politicization Concerns
A federal judge has ruled that John Sarcone’s appointment as acting U.S. Attorney for Northern New York was unlawful, highlighting broader concerns about the administration’s efforts to bypass Senate confirmation and politicize the Department of Justice. This decision comes amidst…
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Armenia to Launch New Police Guard: Key Reforms and International Cooperation
Armenia’s Police Chief announces launch of new Police Guard unit, highlighting reforms and collaboration with Lithuania. Explore the implications for Armenian law enforcement and public safety.
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A Landmark Event for Armenian Judiciary: Hosting the European Judges’ Union Annual Meeting
Armenia is set to host a significant event for the European legal community: the annual meeting of the European Judges’ Union (EJU) in 2025. This decision, recently formalized with the symbolic handover of the EJU flag to the Armenian Judges’…
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PACE Calls on Azerbaijan to Release Former Artsakh Leaders and All Armenian Detainees
Follow Us on Google News The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has adopted a resolution urging Azerbaijan to release former high-ranking officials of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and all Armenian detainees held in Baku. The resolution condemns the arbitrary…
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Armenia’s EU Membership Draft to Be Discussed in Parliamentary Committee on 24 January
This Friday, January 24, the Armenian Parliament’s Committee on European Integration will review the draft law titled “On Launching the Process of Armenia’s Accession to the European Union.” The discussion is officially included in the committee’s agenda. According to the…
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Georgia’s Crossroads (Jan 6-10): Protests, Rule of Law, and the EU’s Horizon
Georgia experienced a week of escalating political tensions from January 6-10, 2025, marked by a convergence of public protests, concerns about judicial independence, and anxieties surrounding the country’s path towards European Union integration. The detention of 11 individuals following a…
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Armenia Approves Signing of the European Convention on AI and Human Rights: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
On December 27th, the Armenian government approved the signing of the Council of Europe’s framework convention on “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.” This crucial step marks a significant advancement in protecting human rights and…