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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.
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Who Will Stand Up for Human Rights in 2026 – and How?
The deterioration in human rights in 2025 heightens the risks for defenders going forward, with fewer resources to combat the threats.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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.
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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.
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Why Losing Local Voices in Foreign Aid–Diplomacy Mergers Threatens National Security
Merging USAID’s functions with those of the State Department could weaken U.S. foreign policy, potentially reducing local input in the policymaking process and eroding access, context, and long-term r...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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...
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
Human Rights in 2025: The 75th International Human Rights Day
On the 75th International Human Rights Day, Andrew Friedman and Anne Frederick share the history the day, why we observe it, and the state of human rights in the world today. --------------------------------------------- A nonpartisan institution, CSIS is the top national security think tank in the world. Visit www.csis.org to find more of our work as we bring bipartisan solutions to the world's greatest challenges. Want to see more videos and virtual events? Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications: https://cs.is/2dCfTve Follow CSIS on: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/csis • Facebook: https://facebook.com/CSIS.org • Instagram: https://instagram.com/csis/
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December 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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.
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Please note registration to attend in-person is closed, but please join us virtually.
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Three Years of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Assessing the Impact | CSIS Events
Join us on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day for a discussion on the impact of the UFLPA after three years, the future of UFLPA implementation, and the effects of UFLPA on global forced labor legislatio...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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...
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...
Examining Impacts, Capabilities, and Opportunities
Cuts to foreign assistance have been among the most sweeping changes of the second Trump administration. This compendium dives deep into the impacts on fields across the development ecosystem and pote...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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...
Three Years of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act: Assessing the Impact | CSIS Events
Join us on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day for a discussion on the impact of the UFLPA after three years, the future of UFLPA implementation, and the effects of UFLPA on global forced labor legislatio...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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
CSIS HRI Senior Associate @Allomby and Peter Quaranto explore these questions in Just Security: bit.ly/47WIEMH
The Brewing Egypt-Ethiopia Nile River Conflict is Ripe for “Solving”
An agreement to resolve the dam conflict has long been drafted. Trump could be the "closer" engaging Presidents Abiy and el-Sisi for a deal.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
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
Shifting Power: The Next Phase of U.S. Foreign Assistance
This moment of tremendous flux creates an existential question for development practitioners. That is, will the same model move forward, content to do “less with less,” or will a new model take hold t...
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October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
What Is the U.S. Posture Toward the United Nations?
President Trump delivered withering criticism of the United Nations at UNGA this week, but the future of U.S. contributions to the United Nations remains unclear. What will the future hold for U.S. su...
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September 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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
What Are the U.S. Department of State Human Rights Reports?
The U.S. Department of State is anticipated to release its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. As many expect the Trump administration to modify this year’s reports, this CQ unpacks the ...
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August 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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...
HRI's @andrewbfriedman.bsky.social answers these questions here: www.csis.org/analysis/com...
Commercial Diplomacy Needs Good Governance
Can commercial diplomacy work without corresponding good governance efforts? Corruption, labor rights violations, and general poor governance impede business operations. Who will help improve governan...
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August 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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...
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...
This event will be held in-person at CSIS. Register here: www.csis.org/events/ocean...
Ocean Security and Human Rights Forum | CSIS Events
Join to learn about the changing nature of US ocean policy between the Trump and Biden Administrations and how these changes will affect regional security relationships and our ability to secure domes...
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June 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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...
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...
USAID Cuts Weaken U.S. Influence at the United Nations
Recent cuts to U.S. foreign assistance made by the Trump administration include major pullbacks on U.S. contributions to the United Nationas. This jeopardizes U.S. leadership on humanitarian aid, glob...
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May 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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...
Support Civil Society, Counter Autocracy
The United States should provide robust and long-term support for civil society. Ending this support cedes the space to dictators looking to build a more authoritarian world.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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
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#MilitaryJunta #Democracy #WestAfrica
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Cementing Junta Rule: A Missed Opportunity for Human Rights and Democracy
Allowing junta leaders to stand for president misses an important opportunity to stand up for human rights and the rule of law.
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April 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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
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#MilitaryJunta #Democracy #WestAfrica
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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
What Are Civil Society Organizations?
Civil society organizations are vital partners in U.S. foreign policy, improving security, pushing back on authoritarianism and global adversaries, and providing lifesaving assistance, but too few peo...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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
The fallout of the U.S. aid freeze in Washington, Abuja, and beyond | The Afropolitan | CSIS Podcasts
Catherine Nzuki is joined by Andrew Friedman, Senior Fellow with the CSIS Human Rights Initiative, and Samuel Itodo, Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, to discuss the impacts of the U.S. aid freeze a...
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February 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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
Freezing Support to Democracy and Human Rights Activists Undermines US Interests
Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.
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February 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"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