Despite its widely admired commitments to the rule of law within its own borders, the United States has for most of its history been ambivalent about signing and abiding by treaties or other international instruments. Given the U.S. position, power and prestige in the world, this sense of "exceptionalism" has not been a constructive force for promoting international law as a governing principle either at home or abroad.
This program seeks to expand the constructive role the U.S. can play in promoting international justice, human rights and the rule of law both at home and abroad. Specifically, the Foundation considers proposals that promote:
- Better understanding by the American public and government officials of the importance of U.S. participation and leadership in efforts to ensure the rule of law and adherence to human rights and humanitarian standards and norms, both at home and abroad
Go to the Overview - Strengthening the U.S. government's commitment to support, abide by, and promote domestic and international mechanisms of accountability, including:
- Using U.S. courts to try certain human rights violations committed abroad;
- Using International law and mechanisms as a remedy for abuse occurring inside the U.S.; and
- Investigating and prosecuting serious human rights violations and war crimes, including those attributed to U.S. nationals.
Go to the Overview - Opportunities
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