The upcoming elections in Burma are proving to be neither free nor fair. They're designed to manufacture legitimacy for the China-backed junta after its 2021 coup and ongoing campaign of violence against the Burmese people. Under these conditions, the U.S. must categorically

I’m glad to see President Lai Ching-te’s special defense budget released today, which shows Taiwan’s dedication to bolster its self-defense and acquire key asymmetric capabilities. Members on both sides of SFRC made clear last week that Congress strongly supports arms sales to

Many religious minorities in Iran are denied education and employment, Christians are imprisoned for worship and converts from Islam risk severe punishment. Freedom of belief shouldn't come with a prison sentence. The regime’s persecution of citizens exercising their unalienable

The Pakistani government continues to suppress religious freedom for minority groups by imposing blasphemy law and other discriminatory policies. An atmosphere of intolerance including mob violence, hate speech, arbitrary arrests, and forced conversions often remains unchecked.

Witnesses who testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week emphasized that while U.S.-Taiwan cooperation has expanded, both sides must do more to must address China’s growing threats to peace and stability in the Taiwan strait.

I'm glad President Trump's administration is taking this important step to protect Americans. Those in the Muslim Brotherhood who call for violence against the United States and use their organizations to stir up hatred against Americans deserve to be designated as terrorists.

Syria's brutal civil war devastated religious minorities – Christians and others faced targeted violence. It is finally a new day in Syria, and a renewed hope for freedom remains. To ensure all live with dignity and respect, it is critical to protect religious freedom for every

Iran’s shadow fleet exists to fund Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and anti-American terrorism. Fortunately, President Trump continues to impose sanctions to deny the regime resources that fuel its threatening behavior.

Prime Minister Takaichi’s comments are in line with Japan’s longstanding policy on Taiwan. China is spreading a false narrative and weaponizing the @UN to bully another country. Secretary General @antonioguterres should not circulate this propaganda to UN members.

Last week, SFRC members heard testimony that China is increasing its gray zone coercion across all sectors to bully and isolate Taiwan. China should immediately stop this harassment. The U.S. and other friends of Taiwan will continue to strongly support the island’s right to

The protestors who took part in the “white paper” movement in China 3 years ago show that freedom can never be fully silenced. The U.S. will continue to honor and support those who were killed or detained because of China’s repressive zero COVID policies or because they dared to

Capitalism offers members of society social and financial freedom in a prosperous economy. One of the reasons why the U.S. is the greatest country in the world is because it operates in this system. Taiwan is a small, but mighty, nation that faces threats from communist China. We

HAPPENING NOW: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is convening for a policy hearing to review implementation of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act and discuss future opportunities for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation. Tune in here:

I applaud President Trump's call-to-action to end the war in Sudan - a level of engagement nonexistent under the Biden administration. He is right: Sudan's war is catastrophic, producing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world and horrifying atrocities, including genocide.

Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard from 6 of President Trump's nominees. I look forward to moving them through the committee and full Senate to fill critical roles around the world. Read my opening remarks here:

Hamas is already re-establishing control in the exact same way they did before - by coercing companies and public institutions to enrich their terror ambitions. This alarming news is reminiscent of @UNRWA's corrupt practices. Ending the war requires no role for Hamas in Gaza’s

Happening Now: The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is convening for a nominations hearing to consider 6 of President Trump's nominees. Tune in here:

China’s over the top and highly inappropriate responses to Prime Minister Takaichi’s comments regarding Japan’s security show that she has hit a nerve. China’s growing aggression against Taiwan directly impacts the safety of neighboring countries like Japan. The U.S. will

Reports that Chinese AI and cloud services providers like Alibaba have provided support for Chinese military operations targeting the U.S. show how China uses its commercial tech sector for military and cyber intelligence purposes. The U.S. and its allies must work together to

Nigeria has long failed to protect its schoolchildren from jihadist and criminal abductions, and little has changed. Students, especially girls, remain targets for enslavement, conversion, and ransom. As the U.S. engages the Nigerian government on the persecution of its most