Op-eds

Check out our team’s contributions in international news outlets.

Dec 20, 2022

HRF Op-Ed: The Plight of Political Dissident Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong businessman and political dissident Jimmy Lai told me over dinner at his Taiwan home in 2019 that he knew speaking out for truth, justice and freedom in the region could come at great personal cost. He is now behind bars for this supposed crime, so I’m speaking out for him.

Mar 15, 2024

How Viktor Orbán Conquered the Heritage Foundation

Last week, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made waves by flying to the United States to meet with Donald Trump—but not with sitting president Joe Biden.

Mar 9, 2022

How the West Undermines Its Own Sanctions

Jan 23, 2024

How the US Became the World’s Refuge for Dirty Money

For years, a small company headquartered in South Dakota toiled in one of the most boring niches imaginable.

Dec 8, 2022

Hollywood Should Stand with Protesters against China’s Oppression

Sep 12, 2023

Hold Iran to account for Mahsa Amini’s murder (and other horrors) when UN meets next week

The first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s murder on Sept. 16, 2022, couldn’t come at a better time: It coincides with the commencement of the UN General Assembly’s 78th session— the perfect time to hold Iran’s feet to the fire.

Aug 21, 2023

Grassroots organizations must provide humanitarian aid in Ukraine

The town of Chasiv Yar is 3 miles from Bakhmut, the frontline city where Ukrainians are slowly repelling the invading Russian army. Chasiv Yar once had a population of over 10,000. Today, virtually every building has been hit by artillery or missiles. Rooftops are caved in, and exteriors are charred. There’s no running water, no electricity.

Nov 30, 2023

Fashion over Democracy: Louis Vuitton’s Show in Hong Kong

Louis Vuitton is set to hold its first-ever fashion show this week in Hong Kong, headed by artist-turned-creative director Pharrell Williams.

Nov 14, 2023

Eric Adams’s Entanglements With Turkey Mark a New Level of Kleptocracy

In his short time as the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams has built a reputation for playing a starring role in some of the most cartoonish moments that New Yorkers have lived through in recent years.

Jun 27, 2020

Endgame for Belarus leader Lukashenko?

Sep 15, 2023

Dramatic projections beamed buildings New York Fashion Week shame clothing industry using Uyghur forced labor

Sep 5, 2024

Despots and oligarchs have many means to meddle in American politics

As well as the colourful details of corruption on a grand scale—the gold bars, the cash stashed in boots and jackets—a particular point stood out during the conviction in July of Bob Menendez, then the senior Democratic senator for New Jersey, on charges including bribery and fraud.

May 12, 2023

Biden Is Letting Think Tanks and Dodgy Foreign Funders Get Cozy Again

Jul 1, 2021

Behind China’s grand façade lies deep insecurity

Sep 30, 2024

America’s Adversaries Are Targeting Its Cities and States

Last week, federal prosecutors launched a bombshell indictment against sitting New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Dec 11, 2023

Amazing Stories Interview with HRF’s Danielle Ranucci

In August of 2020, Amazing Stories published an OpEd in opposition to the Chinese Worldcon Bid. Later that same year that same article was updated with additional information.

Jan 31, 2024

Alexander Lukashenko’s reign of terror continues in Belarus

On Tuesday, the Belarusian KGB descended on the apartments and offices of at least 159 friends and family of political prisoners in a “massive security raid.” At least 100 people were interrogated and at least 26 were arrested on politically motivated charges.

Mar 16, 2024

5 Scenarios for Russia After Putin’s Next Term

This weekend, Vladimir Putin will win another election as Russia’s president.

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