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Boxed-In Power: Ukraine’s Wartime Governance and the Democratic Survival of Emergency Rule

Deep Dive into Boxed-In Power: Ukraine’s Wartime Governance and the Democratic Survival of Emergency RuleUkraine's use of martial law during the ongoing war presents a profound test of governance, analyzed through both democratic and theological frameworks. From a democratic perspective, the survival of Ukraine's political system depends on confining emergency powers within strict limits to prevent an authoritarian slide. This process is evaluated through five stress tests: legality, temporariness, oversight, rights discipline, and exit credibility. Exceptional powers must be grounded in…

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