Transitional Justice

CSIS’s work on transitional justice is led by the Human Rights Initiative, which explores the way in which countries reconcile with their pasts and its impact on political and social development.

The Risks Facing Democracy

Read Gerald F. Seib's recent speech delivered on the state of democracy at the 2023 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership.

Commentary by Gerald F. Seib — April 11, 2023

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Restore Trust in National Security Institutions

Critical Questions by Suzanne Spaulding and Devi Nair — January 22, 2021

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The Rule of Law and Sustainable Development

Report by James Michel — July 1, 2020

The George Floyd Protests: A Global Rallying Cry for Democracy

Commentary by Habiba Ahmed, Henry Newton, Christian Stirling Haig, and Samuel Brannen — June 11, 2020

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Past Events

Rule of Law: Help or Hinderance to National Security?

May 2, 2025 • 4:00 – 5:00 pm EDT

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Hosted by Defending Democratic Institutions

The Day After the Election: A Fireside Conversation with Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta

December 17, 2024 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST

Video On Demand

Hosted by Defending Democratic Institutions

Consult and Cooperate in Times of Great Need: Indigenous Rights and the Just Transition

November 14, 2024 • 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST

Video On Demand

Hosted by Human Rights Initiative

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Defending Democracy: Ensuring Election Integrity in 2024

March 29, 2024 • 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT

Video On Demand

Hosted by Defending Democratic Institutions

Defending Transparency and Advancing Anticorruption in the Western Hemisphere

December 12, 2022 • 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST

Video On Demand

The Capital Cable #56: North Korean human rights

October 6, 2022 • 9:30 – 10:15 am EDT

USAID MujerProspera / WomanProsper Winners Announcement Event: “Advancing Gender Equality in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras”

May 26, 2022 • 11:00 am – 12:15 pm EDT

Video On Demand

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Assessing the Impact of Artisanal and Small-Scale and Illegal Mining in the Amazon

January 12, 2022 • 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST

Video On Demand

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Rule of Law: Help or Hinderance to National Security?

Please join CSIS virtually for a conversation featuring distinguished speakers on how the rule of law has shaped - and continues to shape - the nation's security posture at home and abroad.

Event — May 2, 2025

The Day After the Election: A Fireside Conversation with Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta

Please join CSIS virtually on Tuesday, December 17th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT for a conversation with Leon Panetta, the 23rd United States Secretary of Defense under the Obama Administration.

Event — December 17, 2024

Consult and Cooperate in Times of Great Need: Indigenous Rights and the Just Transition

This event examines the conflict between the rapidly increasing need for critical minerals and the rights of indigenous populations who often live on the land from which they are extracted.

Event — November 14, 2024

The Truth of the Matter

The State of Election Security in 2024

Suzanne Spaulding, director of the CSIS Defending Democratic Institutions Project, joins a special crossover episode with CSIS’s Smart Women, Smart Power podcast to discuss election security, the role of election officials, and how to fight disinformation as early voting begins across the nation.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Kathleen McInnis, and Suzanne Spaulding — October 21, 2024

Defending Democracy: Ensuring Election Integrity in 2024

Please join the CSIS Defending Democratic Institutions project for a conversation on Ensuring Election Integrity in 2024 with Iranga Kahangama, Assistant Secretary for Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk, and Resilience at DHS.

Event — March 29, 2024

The Risks Facing Democracy

Read Gerald F. Seib's recent speech delivered on the state of democracy at the 2023 Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership.

Commentary by Gerald F. Seib — April 11, 2023

Defending Transparency and Advancing Anticorruption in the Western Hemisphere

Please join the CSIS Americas Program for an event on defending transparency and advancing anticorruption efforts in the Western Hemisphere.

Event — December 12, 2022

Into Africa

Life in Mali Today: Unpacking Internal and External Actors

Mvemba is joined by Doussouba Konaté, Country Director and Global Program Manager for Accountability Lab Mali.

Podcast Episode by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele — November 24, 2022

The Capital Cable #56: North Korean human rights

The CSIS Korea Chair hosted an episode of "The Capital Cable" on October 6 about the important issue of North Korean human rights.

Event — October 6, 2022

Smart Women, Smart Power Podcast

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: An Insider’s View

Kathleen McInnis sat down with Shelly O’Neill Stoneman, Senior Vice President of Government Relations for BAE Systems, Inc, for a conversation on her incredible career.

Podcast Episode by Kathleen McInnis — July 13, 2022

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