Strengthen alliances of democracies to present a united front.
Build and coordinate a coalition of democracies so pressure on rights abusers lands together instead of piecemeal. Use existing forums like the G7 and the Summit for Democracy to align statements, timelines, and follow-through—such as joint UN action, coordinated sanctions, and shared support for pro-democracy movements. This matters now because global freedom is declining and there are openings for democracies to act together.
Why this works
- Multilateral pressure is harder for autocrats to ignore, and sharing the burden (e.g.
- EU, US, and regional democracies all sanctioning a regime) amplifies impact.
- It also avoids singling out the U.S., reducing claims of “Western imperialism” if many countries speak together.
Win Without War
AdvocacyProgressive coalition advocating for a more peaceful U.S. foreign policy
Mechanism
About GrassrootsHow Win Without War uses funding
- Map priority hotspots and the coalition members who can apply leverage.
- Recruit and align diaspora groups and rights organizations around a shared objective.
- Convene partners to coordinate messaging, roles, and timing across forums like the G7, Summit for Democracy, and the UN.
- Sustain pressure with a cadence of joint statements and coordinated follow-through.
- Track commitments and publish updates as conditions and opportunities change.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Coalition + objective defined
0–30 daysPriority forums, target contexts, and shared objectives are documented with clear owners.
- 2
Joint briefing package ready
1–2 monthsShared talking points and draft statement language are prepared for use in priority forums.
- 3
First coordinated action window
2–4 monthsA joint statement is paired with a concrete follow-through action in a coordinated window.
- 4
Sustained coordination cadence
OngoingPartners publish updates tracking commitments, actions taken, and next steps.