Human Rights
CSIS Human Rights Initiative undertakes research and analysis on the critical role that human rights and democratic values play in a comprehensive and sustainable foreign policy.

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Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape
Report by Cameron Hudson, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, and Khasai Makhulo — June 17, 2025

Behind Shuttered Borders: A view into North Korea’s COVID-19 experiences
Report by Victor Cha, Katrin Fraser Katz, and Seiyeon Ji — June 17, 2025

USAID Cuts Weaken U.S. Influence at the United Nations
Commentary by Allison Lombardo — May 19, 2025

Support Civil Society, Counter Autocracy
Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 28, 2025
Past Events

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is Trump Ready to Re-engage with North Korea?

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Streamlining Government Coordination for a More Rights Based Approach to Supply Chain Transparency

Disability Inclusion in Foreign Policy with Special Advisor Sara Minkara

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The Future of Democracy and Human Rights in American Foreign Policy

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Addressing Maduro’s Oil Lifeline in the Wake of a Stolen Election

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Report Launch: Firearms Trafficking in Latin America and the Caribbean

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

The Impossible State Live Podcast: Special Discussion with Secretary General Yongho Tae
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“Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape”: Audio Brief with Cameron Hudson
Podcast Episode by Cameron Hudson — June 17, 2025

Behind Shuttered Borders: A view into North Korea’s COVID-19 experiences
Report by Victor Cha, Katrin Fraser Katz, and Seiyeon Ji — June 17, 2025
Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape
Report by Cameron Hudson, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, and Khasai Makhulo — June 17, 2025
USAID Cuts Weaken U.S. Influence at the United Nations
Commentary by Allison Lombardo — May 19, 2025
The Impossible State Live Podcast: Is Trump Ready to Re-engage with North Korea?
Event — May 2, 2025
Support Civil Society, Counter Autocracy
Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 28, 2025
What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports?
Critical Questions by Anne Frederick, Lily Kennedy, Andrew Friedman, and Michelle Strucke — April 25, 2025
Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy
Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 7, 2025
Streamlining Government Coordination for a More Rights Based Approach to Supply Chain Transparency
Event — March 25, 2025
Building Critical Minerals Cooperation Between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Brief by Gracelin Baskaran — March 25, 2025