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“Tough on the Weak, Lenient on the Powerful”

This report provides a summary of the discussions from a series of three roundtables held from August to September 2024 as part of the CSIS-USAID LACLEARN roundtable series on mano dura.

Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe — January 9, 2025

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The Future of Democracy and Human Rights in American Foreign Policy

The change in Administration offers an invaluable time to examine the future of U.S. foreign policy and how democracy and human rights promotion fits into it. This event will discuss the importance of such promotion for U.S. interests and national security.

Event — December 19, 2024

Driving Impact Live: Leading USAID's Global Mission for Impact

Have you ever wondered how Washington’s most influential policy leaders got their start? Join the Diversity and Leadership in International Affairs Project and explore Washington's most prominent policy trailblazers' exhilarating personal and professional journeys.

Event — November 19, 2024