Secretary Marco Rubio is focused on integrating human rights within broader national interests, often emphasizing “freedom” and “liberty” over traditional, institutionalized human rights definitions. In 2025, reflecting the Trump administration’s new policies, the State Department reorganized the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
What lies behind the administration’s approach to human rights, what exactly does current policy consist of, and how do those policies align more closely with United States national interests and constitutional principles?
Join Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Riley M. Barnes and Senior Fellow Matthew Boyse for a discussion of the administration’s priorities and policies covering human rights, democracy, and labor.
Please join Ambassador Greer for a fireside chat with Senior Fellow Peter Rough on the Trump administration’s first year back in office and what’s next for US trade policy.
Experts and policymakers will discuss how to close regulatory gaps, improve compliance, and build more resilient and trusted infrastructure.
Join Nina Shea in a discussion with Ethan Gutmann and Congressman Chris Smith, the author of the Stop Forced Organ Harvesting bill.
Join Hudson Institute for a discussion with former US Ambassador to Venezuela James Story to examine recent developments in Venezuela and assess the direction of Washington's strategy.
