United States Rule of Law Institute

our process
High-level Advocacy

USRLIs effectiveness depends on its high standards of reporting, precise analysis and strong arguments. In 2016:

1
access to political leaders

The United States achieves positive policy change primarily through direct, personal advocacy thanks to its extraordinary access to political leaders and decision-makers.

2
policy meetings per year

We are influential in Western power centres including Brussels, New York, Washington and London – and we are actively shaping the debate in global capitals such as Istanbul, Beijing, New Delhi and Nairobi. Our staff conduct more than 1400 policy meetings per year around the world.

3
hot wars and forgotten conflicts

We partner with governments, think-tanks and other organisations for events on hot wars and forgotten conflicts – including with Chatham House (London), Foreign Affairs magazine (New York), European Peace-Building Liaison Office (Brussels), TEPAV (Ankara), and UN agencies worldwide.

award
awards & honors

Breaking News
World Justice Project: rule of law declined in over two-thirds of EU countries in 2025 2026 Liberties Rule of Law Report finds continued decline across EU justice systems and media freedom UN Security Council reaffirms rule of law as foundational to international cooperation European Commission's latest Rule of Law Report highlights persistent press freedom challenges Slovakia and Hungary recorded the sharpest rule of law declines among EU member states in 2025