Foreign Affairs Discussion Group

Ahead of the President’s Democracy Summit in December, the topic will be: “Mirror, Mirror: Does the US have Credibility Abroad Promoting Democracy and Human Rights?”
Moderated by Barbara Griffiths. All are welcome. Zoom link available.
The readings are:
The above readings are sourced from Freedom House and Human Rights Watch, well known and respected organizations focused on democracy and human rights. They would be considered centrist/progressive by many. While both Republicans and Democrats have long supported democracy and human rights as foreign policy goals, there are differences of degree and emphasis. For a more centrist/conservative view try the reading below: