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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Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy
Commentary by Andrew Friedman — April 7, 2025

Building Critical Minerals Cooperation Between the United States and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Brief by Gracelin Baskaran — March 25, 2025

Marco Rubio and the Outlook for North Korean Human Rights Under Trump 2.0
Commentary by Robert R. King — February 12, 2025

“Tough on the Weak, Lenient on the Powerful”
Report by Christopher Hernandez-Roy, Juliana Rubio, Henry Ziemer, and Rubi Bledsoe — January 9, 2025
Past Events

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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

Assessing the Impact of Mano Dura Policies on Democracy in Latin America
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Advancing Women, Peace, and Security through Security Cooperation in NATO
Commentary by Courtney Clarksen, Tyler McAnally, and Kathleen McInnis — July 12, 2024
Washington Is Becoming Irrelevant in Sudan. A Sanctions Strategy Could Change That.
Commentary by Cameron Hudson — July 11, 2024
New Frontiers in UFLPA Enforcement: A Fireside Chat with DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Event — July 9, 2024
DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on New Frontiers in UFLPA Enforcement
Transcript — July 9, 2024
Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Andy Lim — July 2, 2024

Why Ecuador’s Security Crisis Demands Global Action
Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe — July 1, 2024
Why Ecuador’s Security Crisis Demands Global Action
Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Rubi Bledsoe — July 1, 2024

Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values
Critical Questions by Andy Lim and Victor Cha — July 1, 2024
Analysis: Lebanon's Dangerous Campaign against Refugees
Podcast Episode by Natasha Hall, Will Todman, and Mennah Abdelwahab — June 18, 2024

The Future of Assistance for Afghanistan: A Dilemma
Report by Daniel F. Runde, Annie Pforzheimer, Thomas Bryja, and Caroline Smutny — June 13, 2024