States & Localities

China’s digital yuan could set a global precedent for programmable money—and for state-controlled financial surveillance.

The Israeli government’s controversial vote to remove Ronen Bar faces legal hurdles, with the potential to set off a constitutional crisis.

Can the government win a case by losing the plaintiff?

In a stark new strategic environment, ensuring German security and prosperity will require that country address long-held and deeply ingrained fears.

There are significant gaps in federal, state, and local governments’ authorities to intercept drones, though some fixes are on the table.

The Trump administration lacks the legal power to coerce state and local authorities to enlist in its deportation campaign—and ignores the history of similar failed efforts.

As HTS leads efforts to rebuild Syria, it must contend with sectarian tensions, uncertain governance, and the need for inclusive peace.

Recent Justice Department reports on police abuses in Memphis, Louisville, and other cities suggest eschewing crime suppression policing entirely, rather than tinkering with its machinery.