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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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The Manifest Modernization Act: Enhancing Visibility Into Forced Labor Risks in U.S. Supply Chains
Commentary by Laura T. Murphy and Anasuya Syam — December 8, 2025
Taking on Cyber Scams: Ideas for Congress
Commentary by Julia Dickson and Emma Gargiulo — December 4, 2025
A New Landscape for Development: The Ground Has Shifted
Digital Report by Noam Unger, Andrew Friedman, and Hadeil Ali — November 13, 2025
A New Landscape for Development: Examining Impacts, Capabilities, and Opportunities
Digital Report by Hadeil Ali, Andrew Friedman, Noam Unger, J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, Romina Bandura, Caitlin Welsh, David Michel, Rose Parker, and Joely Virzi — November 13, 2025
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Three Years of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Assessing the Impact
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Rule of Law in China, 10 Years after the 709 Crackdown
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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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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 and Will Todman — 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
Centering Human Rights in Ukraine's Reconstruction
Event — June 7, 2024