Retreat is not an Option: Why Upholding Human Dignity Abroad Advances US Interests

Join the American Council on Women Peace and Security at the Victims of Communism Museum for a timely discussion about how the United States can ensure that diplomacy, foreign assistance, and security cooperation strengthen its strategic position and remain faithful to America's founding principles.

At a time of growing conflict abroad, the United States confronts forces that destabilize partner nations, devastate societies for generations, and destroy human dignity. There is an urgent need to address these challenges and deter adversaries from exploiting them.

We will examine how security cooperation, human rights policy, and public diplomacy advance U.S. interests and influence at a time when America’s competitors work to undermine them. Which policies strengthen peace, security, and resilient societies? Why do these make the U.S. “partner of choice” in great power competition? Learn how ACWPS is making a difference.  

Moderator
Elizabeth Spalding, Ph.D.
Chairman, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and Founding Director, Victims of Communism Museum

Speakers
Amb. Kelley Currie
UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Myanmar and Non‑Resident Senior Fellow, Indo‑Pacific Security Initiative, Atlantic Council

Piero Tozzi, J.D.
Senior Director for China Policy, America First Policy Institute and Board Member, American Council on Women Peace and Security

Susan Yoshihara, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, American Council on Women, Peace and Security and Adjunct Professor, Institute of World Politics