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Hong Kong Is in Danger

Beijing’s new national security law for the territory portends years of unrest—and the end of its status as a financial hub.

China Brief |

James Palmer

In Hong Kong, Xi Plays a Dangerous Game of Chicken

With its new security law, China risks massive economic and political consequences. Xi’s lack of concern should worry democratic nations everywhere.

Argument |

Doug Bandow

U.S. Effort to Depart WTO Gathers Momentum

Both political parties are demonizing the world trade body, but many experts warn that such a move could seriously set back U.S. power and prestige.

Report |

Keith Johnson

No, China Has Not Bought Central and Eastern Europe

While some Central and Eastern European governments have taken pro-Beijing positions, their considerations are far more domestic than international.

Argument |

David Hutt, Richard Q. Turcsányi

Kenneth Roth

Kenneth Roth is the executive director of Human Rights Watch.

Stories by Kenneth Roth

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How the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Permanently Expand Government Powers

Analysis |

James Crabtree, Robert D. Kaplan, Robert Muggah, Kumi Naidoo, Shannon K. O'Neil, Adam Posen, Kenneth Roth, Bruce Schneier, Stephen M. Walt, Alexandra Wrage

May 16, 2020, 6:47 AM

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok flashes the victory sign during a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled Omar al-Bashir, in Khartoum on Dec. 25, 2019.

Sudan Has a Window of Opportunity. The West Shouldn’t Squander It.

Argument |

Kenneth Roth

March 20, 2020, 4:17 AM

Venezuelan migrants walk along the border of Peru and Ecuador.

Don’t Let Venezuela Join the United Nations Human Rights Council

Argument |

Kenneth Roth

October 14, 2019, 2:03 PM

A participant holds a banner with photos of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in front of the presidential palace during a demonstration on Dec. 21, 2018.

Defenders of Human Rights Are Making a Comeback

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Kenneth Roth

January 17, 2019, 5:00 AM

How to Stand Up For Human Rights in the Age of Trump

Argument |

Kenneth Roth

January 18, 2018, 4:00 AM

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Kenneth Roth

How the Coronavirus Pandemic Will Permanently Expand Government Powers

Sudan Has a Window of Opportunity. The West Shouldn’t Squander It.

Don’t Let Venezuela Join the United Nations Human Rights Council

Defenders of Human Rights Are Making a Comeback

How to Stand Up For Human Rights in the Age of Trump

Hong Kong Is in Danger

In Hong Kong, Xi Plays a Dangerous Game of Chicken

U.S. Effort to Depart WTO Gathers Momentum

No, China Has Not Bought Central and Eastern Europe

America’s Guns Fuel Mexico’s Domestic Violence Epidemic