Decline and Resilience: The Global Rule of Law

This chapter examines a report by the World Justice Project revealing a five-year decline in the rule of law across 140 countries, attributing it to factors like coups and the COVID-19 pandemic. It contrasts the negative developments in Russia with improvements in neighboring countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, highlighting regional shifts toward better governance. Additionally, the chapter discusses the influence of the EU on judicial independence in Eastern Europe, the geopolitical ramifications of the Ukraine conflict, and the evolving dynamics of rule of law in the region.