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As the United States pulls away from global multilateral institutions like the United Nations, CSIS scholars undertake 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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When Faith and Geopolitics Collide

The Dalai Lama is widely revered as an advocate for human rights and nonviolence, but Beijing considers him an existential threat. When the 90-year-old monk passes, a succession crisis will ignite geopolitical flashpoints that world leaders are not yet prepared to manage.

Report by Henrietta Levin and Alison Bartel — January 9, 2026

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A Question of Staying Power: Is the Maduro Regime’s Repression Sustainable?

An audio version of “A Question of Staying Power: Is the Maduro Regime’s Repression Sustainable?,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 26, 2024

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Preserving The Gambia’s FGM Law Is Only the Start

The Gambia’s recent affirmation of its law against female genital mutilation is only the first step in ensuring that the rights of women and girls are protected. It is imperative that efforts are redirected towards sensitization and comprehensive implementation of the law.

Commentary by Awa Gai and Fadima Tall — August 21, 2024

A Question of Staying Power: Is the Maduro Regime’s Repression Sustainable?

CSIS Americas Program director Ryan C. Berg and deputy director and senior fellow Christopher Hernandez-Roy look at mass protests against the stolen election in Venezuela and argue the Maduro regime may not be able to repress its way out of the current crisis.

Commentary by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy — August 21, 2024

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Advancing Women, Peace, and Security through Security Cooperation in NATO

An audio version of “Advancing Women, Peace, and Security through Security Cooperation in NATO,” a new commentary by Courtney Clarksen, Tyler McAnally, and CSIS's Kathleen McInnis. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Courtney Clarksen, Tyler McAnally, and Kathleen McInnis — July 19, 2024

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NATO and Instrumentalized Migration

An audio version of “NATO and Instrumentalized Migration,” a new commentary by Monika Wohlfeld, Benjamin P. Nickels, and CSIS's Benjamin Jensen. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Monika Wohlfeld, Benjamin P. Nickels, and Benjamin Jensen — July 18, 2024

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NATO and Instrumentalized Migration

In the future, NATO will be increasingly drawn into assisting member states facing hybrid attacks from adversaries that manipulate or generate irregular migration flows.

Commentary by Monika Wohlfeld, Benjamin P. Nickels, and Benjamin Jensen — July 12, 2024