Tomasz P. Malinowski: “We have called and will continue to call for the release of Khadija Ismayilova.”

when the paths to nonviolent change are blocked, more and more people who have grievances are going to fall under the sway of extremist groups.

The United States, through multiple statements and a visit to Port au Prince by Secretary Kerry, has made clear that electoral intimidation and violence are unacceptable.

I tend to resist the notion that our interest in promoting human rights, and our interest in protecting our security, our prosperity, is--that those interests are fundamentally at odds.

Sometimes the targeted sanctions, where that is appropriate, are a good way of empowering people.