Department of State
285 Articles

To Strengthen US National Security, Diverse Teams Should Be a Given
The field shows important signs of critical gains but also more work to do to elevate women, particularly women of color.

A Long-Forgotten Law Could Force the U.S. to Re-Evaluate its Relationship with Saudi Arabia
Section 502B(c) is a potent tool to accelerate congressional oversight of support to countries with concerning human rights records.

Backsliding: Georgia’s Crackdown on Civil Society May Be Just a Start
If the Biden administration wants to curb authoritarian trends, it should maintain its heightened attention to civil liberties in Georgia.

The Fallacy of US and EU Policy in the Western Balkans
Unlike their approach to Ukraine, the partners have largely coddled Russian satellites whose actions increasingly destabilize the region.

Насильницьке переміщення Росією українських цивільних осіб: Громадянське суспільство, підзвітність, справедливість
Ці спільні зусилля є практичним проявом єдності та солідарності міжнародної спільноти, спрямованої…

Russia’s Forcible Transfers of Ukrainian Civilians: How Civil Society Aids Accountability and Justice
A Ukrainian whose organization received the Nobel Peace Prize writes with an exiled Russian democracy activist and a US legal-rights advocate on the challenge of documenting these…

As Secretary Blinken Arrives, Political Prisoners Wait for the `New Kazakhstan’
A political opponent whose husband is jailed says the US enables President Tokayev's repression and buys his empty promises of reform.

The US Needs a Strategy for (Human) Security Cooperation
The result is a frequent perception of enabling rights abuses and atrocities committed by foreign military partners.

U.S. Guns Are Fueling Violence in Central America, Here’s How to Help Stop the Arms Flow
Guns made in the U.S. are exporting death to its neighbors. The Biden administration should increase end-user checks against misuse.

Toward a Values-Based Foreign Policy: Developing an Ethical Checklist
The Biden administration can do more to develop and implement a “values-based” approach to foreign policy.

Congress Mandates Sweeping Transparency Reforms for International Agreements
"While there are still important gaps in the oversight regime, this legislative enactment represents the most significant transparency reform for international agreements in a…

Shireen Abu Akleh’s Killing Raises Questions about U.S. Security Assistance to Israel
U.S. officials should ensure the Leahy laws are applied consistently to all countries, including Israel.