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Bijan Sabet served as United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic from 2022 to 2025…
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Bijan Sabet shared thisProud to continue our support of CEELI and these extraordinary individualsBijan Sabet shared thisThey will continue the hard work!⚖️ The professional journey of three of our Summer School alumni continues through the second edition of the Susan Elgin and Bijan and Lauren Sabet Fellowship Program. As part of this initiative, graduates from this year’s Summer School for Ukrainian Law Students and Junior Lawyers have been awarded funded internships with three leading Ukrainian NGOs: 🌟 Roksolana Zapadniuk will join the Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to strengthen Ukrainian civil society, advocate for democracy, and document Russian war crimes against civilians. 🌟 Maksym Kudlai will join the team at the Regional Center for Human Rights, known for its work in Ukrainian civil society, providing legal arguments and evidence to hold Putin and Russian officials accountable for the unlawful deportation and displacement of children from the occupied territories in Ukraine. 🌟 Anastasiia Menshykova will be contributing to the efforts of Truth Hounds, which documents and investigates war crimes in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. In 2023, Truth Hounds received the Albie Award from the Clooney Foundation for Justice in recognition of its significant contributions to investigating international crimes and restoring justice for those affected by Russian aggression. Anastasiia will be the seventh Summer School graduate to work with the Truth Hounds. These three-month fellowships will take place from September to December at the offices of each organization in Kyiv. They offer students an invaluable experience and mentorship from seasoned experts, helping welcome them into the Ukrainian civil society community. An enormous thank you to Susan Elgin, Bijan Sabet and Lauren Sabet whose generous support of the Fellowship program is helping build this next generation of international human rights advocates in Ukraine. 🤝 If you would like to support our Ukraine work further, visit our website. #UkrainianLaw #NGOInternship #HumanRightsAdvocates #LegalFellowship
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Bijan Sabet shared thisNew post on my blog about employee stock options in 2026. I think we can do better https://lnkd.in/gUEmkkmZ
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Bijan Sabet shared thisThis thoughtful piece by my former colleague and friend Amanda Sloat captures a hard truth. I completely agree with her analysis while wishing deeply that the moment did not demand it.Bijan Sabet shared thisMy new years love letter to #Europe. “I have dedicated my career to strengthening our relationship because I believe in you. That is why I write with tough love rather than false assurances. Stop waiting for America to return. Stop believing these policies are temporary. Hope is not a strategy. There will be no building back this time; rather, it will be building something new. In the best case scenario, a stronger Europe will be waiting for us when that work begins. The world has changed and Europe cannot afford to wait.” https://lnkd.in/e7dFkJVc
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Bijan Sabet reposted thisBijan Sabet reposted thisHuman Rights Day reminds us we all have a role to play. Protect what matters. Your actions make a difference. Thank you People's Postcode Lottery players for supporting our work defending human rights. 💙
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Bijan Sabet shared thisJudge Mark Wolf resigned from the federal bench after nearly 40 years. Staying silent became intolerable. I wrote about why his decision matters. https://lnkd.in/e2xZvAVpWhen Silence Becomes Intolerable: A Judge of Conscience SpeaksWhen Silence Becomes Intolerable: A Judge of Conscience Speaks
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Bijan Sabet shared thisOn Vaclav Havel’s birthday, I’ve been thinking about his call to live in truth. It still feels like the most radical act of all. New blog post: https://lnkd.in/eUfTexvr
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Bijan Sabet shared thisMy wife Lauren and I are proud to help launch this fellowship with the CEELI Institute. These remarkable young lawyers will spend the fall working with some of Ukraine’s most courageous human rights organizations, documenting war crimes, defending the rule of law, and standing up for democracy in the face of unimaginable challenges. We are inspired by their commitment and grateful for the important work they will do. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦Bijan Sabet shared thisThe Journey Continues!⚖️ The professional journey of several of our Summer School students continues through the newly established Susan Elgin and Bijan and Lauren Sabet Fellowship Program. As part of this initiative, three alumnae from this year’s Summer School for Ukrainian Law Students and Junior Lawyers have been awarded funded internships with three leading Ukrainian NGOs: 🌟 Center for Civil Liberties, which was awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to strengthen Ukrainian civil society, advocate for democracy, and document Russian war crimes against civilians. Albina Kovalska will join their mission. 🌟 Regional Center for Human Rights, known for its recent groundbreaking work in Ukrainian civil society, providing legal arguments and evidence to hold Vladimir Putin and Russian officials accountable for the unlawful deportation and displacement of children from the temporarily occupied territories in Ukraine. Viktoriia Romanova will join their team. 🌟 Truth Hounds, an organization that documents and investigates war crimes in Ukraine and Eastern Europe and received the 2023 Andrei Sakharov Freedom Award, honoring those resisting oppressive state machinery and defending human rights. Anastasiia Moiseienko will be contributing to their efforts. This three-month fellowship will take place from September to November at the offices of each organization in Kyiv, Ukraine. It offers students an invaluable internship experience and mentorship from seasoned activists. We are proud to support the next generation of human rights advocates through this and other initiatives. Biggest thank you goes to the grantors of this Fellowship program, Susan Elgin, Bijan Sabet, and Lauren Sabet 🤝 #HumanRightsAdvocacy #FellowshipProgram #UkrainianNGOs #YouthEmpowerment #SocialJusticeUkraine #UkrainianLaw
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Bijan Sabet shared thisThe Trump administration just fired over 1,300 professionals from the State Department. It is disgraceful. It guts American diplomacy. And it makes our country less safe. https://lnkd.in/eQt5UdsaState lays off more than 1,300 people as Rubio pledges more efficiencyState lays off more than 1,300 people as Rubio pledges more efficiency
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Bijan Sabet shared thisDuring my time as U.S. Ambassador, I witnessed how shared values can inspire extraordinary courage and sacrifice. I also learned how quickly those bonds fracture when leadership fails to honor them. https://lnkd.in/e6RCaYsYShared Values: What Holds Us Together When Leadership Divides UsShared Values: What Holds Us Together When Leadership Divides Us
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Bijan Sabet liked thisBijan Sabet liked thisPořád to v nás krásně doznívá a máme z vyznamenání od pana prezidenta Petra Pavla obrovskou radost i za celý obor. Celkem tři medaile pro dětskou paliativní péči – pro doktorku Mahulenu Exnerovou a pro oba naše zakladatele Katarínu a Ondřeje Vlčkovy – ukazují, že lidé vnímají důležitost pomáhání rodinám s vážně nemocnými dětmi. To může zvýšit porozumění jejich situaci a potřebám a také přilákat do oboru další skvělé lidi. Přidáváme nové fotky ze slavnostního ceremoniálu, které nám poslala Kancelář prezidenta republiky. Autoři fotek jsou Zuzana Bönisch a Tomáš Fongus. Gratulujeme všem vyznamenaným. Děkujeme za gratulace a milá přání, která nám ze všech směrů chodí. Je jich spousta! Jak samotná ocenění, tak vaše ohlasy nám dávají nový vítr do plachet a další sílu vytrvat v práci, která je někdy náročná, ale o to smysluplnější. ❤️
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Bijan Sabet liked thisBijan Sabet liked thisCPD is pleased to welcome Ambassador Shefali Razdan Duggal to its Advisory Board! She served as the 72nd U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 2022 to 2025. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gRsiyPPu "Throughout my diplomatic service, I have seen firsthand that the most enduring international relationships are built on trust, mutual understanding and respect," said Razdan Duggal. "Public diplomacy plays a vital role in strengthening these relationships and advancing our national security. I have long admired the exceptional leadership of the USC Center on Public Diplomacy and the thoughtful, meaningful work of its distinguished Advisory Board. I am genuinely honored to join this wonderful group of individuals and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Center’s important work."
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Bijan Sabet liked thisBijan Sabet liked thisSo, about last week… What a privilege to join Executive Directors of Fulbright Commissions from around the world in Washington, D.C., reconnect with alumni of the Czech Fulbright Program, and celebrate 80 years of Fulbright! Representing Fulbright Commission Czech Republic at this milestone was particularly special. I've been with the program for just over a year, but I've already seen firsthand what Fulbright makes possible. Students and scholars return with new perspectives, friendships and professional connections are formed that often last a lifetime, and Czechs and Americans work together to push the boundaries of knowledge, research, and innovation. And when you hear Fulbrighters describe their experience as "the best time of my life," you realize that the impact goes far beyond academic and professional achievements. Sometimes, that impact shows up in rather unexpected places. During our visit to the National Archives, we learned that the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution rest on what is known as "Fulbright paper" - preservation paper developed by Fulbright Scholar Timothy Barrett from the University of Iowa, whose research was shaped by his Fulbright experience in Japan. A fascinating story and a wonderful example of how a Fulbright experience can leave a lasting mark - quite literally - on history. Here's the story: https://lnkd.in/e7Fk4G9z But perhaps what stayed with me most was being in a room with colleagues from across the globe, exchanging ideas, experiences, and the occasional challenge. Different countries, different perspectives, but a shared belief in the power of education, exchange, and human connections. It was a powerful reminder of just how global - and how deeply human - this work is. I'm grateful to my colleagues around the world, our Board, our partners, and especially the wonderful team at Fulbright Commission Czech Republic. And, above all, to the generations of Fulbrighters who give this program its meaning. Here's to the next 80 years!
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Bijan Sabet liked thisBijan Sabet liked thisI was honoured to receive an award for excellence in teaching, based on student evaluations of my foreign policy courses during my first semester at IE University. I haven't taught since I was a teaching assistant during my PhD program, a distant time before laptops and AI. I taught an introductory course on the European Union. I was 22 years old, looked young enough to be mistaken for a student, and was painfully aware of how little I actually knew -- having never even visited Brussels. I promised myself that if I ever taught again, it would be from the perspective of lived experience with stories to tell. And do I have stories now. I've loved my time in the classroom. I'm grateful to my students, coming from every corner of the world, who challenge my thinking, offer new insights, and give me hope about the future leadership of an increasingly complicated world.
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Bijan Sabet liked thisBijan Sabet liked thisThis evening, my amazing wife Katarína was awarded the Medal of Merit by the President of the Czech Republic. ��� And … 🥹… 🥹…, watching her up there, I don’t think I’ve ever been more moved. These Medals are a big deal here - granted to only a few dozen people a year, at a high-profile state ceremony at the Prague castle. The event, taking place on Czech Independence Day, airs on major TV stations and is watched by 20%+ of the entire population of the country 🤯. But the coverage isn’t the point of course. The point is why she got the Medal: her relentless work in palliative care. As chief physician of a Prague’s leading hospice organization, Katarina is one of the people quietly changing how this country cares for those at the end of life. That’s a lot of hard, tender, often invisible work - and I know she pours everything into it. Congratulations, my dear. So so very proud of you! ❤️ Oh – and by the way, I happened to receive one of the Medals too! Which, I suppose, officially makes us a power couple 😅. Fun fact: a couple both receiving this honor has happened only once in the entire history of the country. It didn’t age well though - four years later they were both convicted of a violent crime. So consider this our public pledge to behave 🤣.
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Bijan Sabet liked thisWe will always fight for the rule of law and the protection of the most vulnerable.Bijan Sabet liked thisBreaking 🚨 HIAS filed a lawsuit with partners challenging three recent Trump administration policies that strip refugees of legal protections without due process. The lawsuit challenges actions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that dramatically rewrite longstanding immigration protections. “In the space of mere months, this administration has broken the sacred promise of safety and a better future that our country has offered to refugees for generations,” said Smita Dazzo, deputy domestic lead at HIAS. “Not content to merely turn away the refugees we once welcomed with open arms, the Trump administration is now deliberately seeking to send people back to danger." Read our statement ⤵ https://lnkd.in/enGjjEm6HIAS and Partners Sue the Trump Admin Over Anti-Refugee PoliciesHIAS and Partners Sue the Trump Admin Over Anti-Refugee Policies
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Bijan Sabet liked thisBijan Sabet liked thisMy portrait of the incredible Baratunde Thurston for the The Long Now Foundation. He joined Blaise Agüera y Arcas for a conversation about interdependence and how much of life depends on our capacity to cooperate.
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