HRW warns U.S., Russia, and China are eroding global human rights, urging a coalition of middle powers to counter decline.

Human Rights Watch warns that aggressive actions by the U.S. under Donald Trump, Russia, and China are undermining global human rights progress. HRW's executive director, Philippe Bolopion, cited increased U.S. hostility toward NGOs, domestic operations in Minneapolis after a deadly immigration raid, and the closure of offices in Hong Kong, Moscow, and Egypt. He criticized the weakened UN and proposed a strategic alliance of middle powers—such as Canada, the EU, UK, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Australia, and potentially India—to uphold democracy and international law through coordinated trade, defense, and UN voting. HRW is using drones and satellite imagery to document abuses amid shrinking access.