In this month's Director's Note, HRI's Director Andrew Friedman shares his reflections on the recent election in Hungary and what Orbán's reaction does (and doesn't) say about how he ruled. Read it here: bit.ly/4tBDL52 Sign up here: bit.ly/4t3xhL4

"[Hungary’s] new ruling party’s coming redemocratization and anticorruption efforts will offer valuable lessons to those trying to reverse authoritarian trends," writes @erep.csis.org expert Donatienne Ruy and Human Rights Initiative Director, Andrew Friedman. Read more: https://bit.ly/48N8l3x

In a new HRI report, "The Sanctions Switch: Zimbabwe as a Model for a New Approach," Judd Devermont and Brad Brooks-Rubin dig into what it means to reimagine dated or ineffective programs when they no longer help achieve a policy goal. Read it here: bit.ly/4cBVkfo

New analysis from @csis.org unites Global Development Department leaders to examine policy challenges shaping post-conflict recovery. @humanrights.csis.org Director Andrew Friedman emphasizes that the U.S. must maintain strong civil society ties to ensure stability. www.csis.org/analysis/can...

Check out HRI Non-Resident Senior Associate @lauratmurphy.bsky.social 's conversation on the Harvard Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights’ Justice Matters podcast discussing freedom movements, human rights challenges, and sustaining hope amid backlash. Listen here! www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/carr...

“Chaos empowers malign actors—and makes the vulnerable more vulnerable.” In a @csis.org short, @humanrights.csis.org Andrew Friedman breaks down how the war in Iran impacts civil society and why the U.S. must consider how its strategies shape the aftermath. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5bp...

Check out HRI's March Director's Note to find reflections on the implications of US action in Iran and Venezuela for those working for human rights and democracy as well as read about HRI's goings-on. Read it here: bit.ly/4d5Bee7 Sign up here: bit.ly/3PvyooW

What does a new era of global development look like? Join the CSIS Global Development Department (GDD) on Tuesday, February 10, from 4–6:30 pm ET for the launch of the department’s inaugural report, A New Landscape for Development. Register here: bit.ly/4cbfi0z

As governments race to secure critical minerals, Brad Brooks-Rubin's new Just Security piece cautions against repeating past mistakes. He argues that broad certification regimes often become paper exercises, while minerals from high-risk regions continue to flow. www.justsecurity.org/129008/miner...

Though the United States remains engaged in major UN institutions, it is withdrawing from many smaller bodies. CSIS HRI’s Allison Lombardo examines what this selective disengagement means for the future of U.S. influence and multilateralism. www.csis.org/analysis/opt...

In a new @justsecurity.org analysis, Friedman and Hart analyze how aid shrinkages and closing civic space will increase risk but provide opportunities for human rights defenders in the years ahead. www.justsecurity.org/128753/who-w...

As U.S. foreign aid shifts into State, what happens to local input? Friedman and George examine impacts on localization, expertise, and access. www.csis.org/analysis/why...

Today marks the 75th International Human Rights Day. In a new video, @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social and Anne Frederick from the CSIS Human Rights Initiative share the history of the day, why we observe it, and the state of human rights in the world today. Watch it here: bit.ly/4s4WTrY

Today, Dec. 9 3pm ET, the CSIS HRI and Coalition to End Forced Labor in the Uyghur Region will host Three Years of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Assessing the Impact Please note registration to attend in-person is closed, but please join us virtually. www.csis.org/events/three...

What do foreign assistance cuts mean for human rights, democratic governance, and the sustainability of global development? CSIS’s GDD has released A New Landscape for Development- examining how shifts in foreign assistance are changing U.S. engagement globally. features.csis.org/impacts-capa...

On Dec. 9, CSIS HRI hosts Dr. Laura Murphy, Jewher Ilham, and Anasuya Syam to explore how three years of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) have transformed the future of global supply chains and forced labor accountability. Register Here. www.csis.org/events/three...

Can the United States help defuse one of Africa’s most consequential resource conflicts, and what would a lasting deal mean for regional stability? CSIS HRI Senior Associate @Allomby and Peter Quaranto explore these questions in Just Security: bit.ly/47WIEMH

In this moment of flux, will the same model of development move forward, content to do “less with less,” or will a model emerge with a new approach to maximize resources? Either effort requires considerable consultation and input from those most impacted by foreign assistance. bit.ly/42vmgbh

This week, President Trump spoke before the UN General Assembly for the first time in six years and delivered withering criticism of the world body, sparking questions about US posture toward the UN. HRI Senior Associate Allison Lombardo provides clarity on the state of US engagement: bit.ly/4gHGtR0

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State published the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. For historical context and the significance of the reports, read our Critical Questions on what the reports are and how they've changed over the years: bit.ly/3GpExyt

Why does good governance matter for successful private sector operations, and how should the U.S. ensure stable commercial diplomacy in countries with an uncertain enabling environment? HRI's @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social answers these questions here: www.csis.org/analysis/com...

Join this Thursday, June 5 for the Ocean Security and Human Rights Forum, with the Stephenson Ocean Security Project and US IUU Fishing & Labor Rights Coalition. This event will be held in-person at CSIS. Register here: www.csis.org/events/ocean...

The Trump administration terminated an estimated 211 awards to UN agencies. These cuts jeopardize U.S. leadership in the UN system and influence in the Global South. Read the latest from HRI’s Senior Associate, Allison Lombardo: www.csis.org/analysis/usa...

Global civic space is closing and authoritarianism is on the rise. @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social argues the U.S. should focus on promoting democracy by empowering civil society organizations. Read HRI's latest commentary: www.csis.org/analysis/sup...

April 12th marks a pivotal moment for Gabon, but can entrenching junta leaders improve human rights and democracy? HRI Senior Fellow, Andrew Friedman, discusses the future of post-coup West African elections. #MilitaryJunta #Democracy #WestAfrica bit.ly/42nBvSJ

How do civil society organizations contribute to U.S. foreign policy goals? @csis.org HRI's @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social answers core questions about civil society organizations amidst the current debate about the role of foreign assistance. Read more here: bit.ly/4icyEC8

Check out CSIS Africa Program's new podcast where @csis.org HRI's Senior Fellow @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social joined Catherine Nzuki, Associate Fellow with the CSIS Africa Program, to discuss USAID's role as a soft power instrument in U.S. foreign policy. Listen here: bit.ly/3QcmGwE

"Does it make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?" CSIS HRI's Scott Busby explains why "U.S. support to democracy and human rights advocates clearly satisfies each of those criteria." Read more here: bit.ly/41flY7V