Selective Human Rights and U.S. Foreign Policy

This chapter examines the selective responses of political leaders to various human rights crises, highlighting inconsistencies in their activism regarding issues like the treatment of white South Africans versus that of Uyghurs and the situation in Ukraine. It discusses the growing distrust between the U.S. and European allies, as well as concerns about the U.S.'s role as a leader on the global stage amidst its changing foreign policy. The chapter also explores the complexities of U.S. involvement in the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the critical nature of American support for Ukraine's sovereignty.