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Andrew Friedman is a Senior Fellow in the Human Rights Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Law. His prior roles include serving as a Democracy Officer at USAID's Bureau for Africa, where he provided strategic guidance on democracy and governance, and consulting for UN agencies on constitutional reform and transitional justice.
His research focuses extensively on:
- Human rights mechanisms and transitional justice processes
- Governance frameworks and anti-corruption strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Civil society development and international policy implementation
- Legal reform and constitutional design in fragile states
Friedman's recent publications (2025) predominantly analyze governance challenges in international development, U.S. foreign policy adaptations, and humanitarian crises. They demonstrate consistent themes of anti-corruption, civil society empowerment, and accountability in global affairs.
Awards and Honors:
- Amicus Mundi award from We The Action for pro bono legal work advancing sexual assault survivors' rights
