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It aims to show that sticking to principles on the one hand and seeking constructive dialogue on the other are not mutually exclusive.

Western donors, civil society, and media partners need to update their views of those who've fled repression.

The implicit refutation bolsters an already strengthening opposition without the kind of US interference that tends to generate backlash.

Polls show a steady decline. But while the opposition stands a chance, it faces challenges, including the risk of election manipulation.

How to break six common and unhelpful patterns in US engagement with security partners that abuse rights or democratic standards.

Designating Turkey as a safe third country is Greece's latest attempt to shift its obligations under international and European law.

The act needs work, but could set a new standard in limiting Interpol abuse for assassinations, abductions, financial blacklisting and more.

It would be self-defeating if allies where to push back on Russian challenges to the rules-based order by undermining a rare example of it.

The US needs a global plan in the event brutal Taliban rule returns -- or even seems likely. An exodus risks upturning Iran, Turkey, and the EU.

In a significant break with his predecessors, President Joe Biden formally recognized the Armenian Genocide on April 24, the annual day of remembrance for the massacres.

Benefits might include geopolitical positioning vis-a-vis Iran, more transparent ties with Azerbaijan, maybe even strengthened diplomacy with Armenia.

How the Biden administration responds to this monstrous crime will tell us a great deal about the depth of its commitment to press freedom and human rights.