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.

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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

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