In Our Own Best Interest

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Sierra Leone, Kosovo, East Timor, the Bronx. The nightly news brings images of mistreatment around the world, prompting sympathy but also a sense of distance. A question from a radio host, "What does this have to do with a person in east Tennessee?" inspired William Schulz to explore this connection. In this insightful work, Schulz shares compelling stories from across the globe, illustrating how our prosperity in the United States is linked to human rights violations worldwide. He highlights the costs of indifference, emphasizing not just ethical implications but also political, economic, environmental, and public health repercussions at home. For instance, the instability in the Balkans has profound effects on U.S. military personnel and their families, costs that could have been mitigated through a commitment to human rights. Similarly, systemic corruption in Asia impacts U.S. businesses economically, while environmental hazards from nuclear leaks in Russia and drug-resistant tuberculosis pose serious threats. Each issue is rooted in the abuse of basic human rights. Through the stories of individuals like Natasa Kandic, Alexander Nikitin, Samia Sarwar, and Jaime Garzon, Schulz sheds light on the international struggle for rights. He builds a compelling case that defending human rights globally is essential not only for ethical reasons but also for our own national interests.