IN December 1978, Jimmy Carter – who has died aged 100 – outlined his belief that American strategic decisions abroad should be shaped by an adherence to human rights. “Human rights is the soul of our ...

President Jimmy Carter, whose funeral is taking place today at the National Cathedral in Washington, pursued a foreign policy more attentive to human rights than his immediate predecessors.

Jimmy Carter has a foreign policy legacy that wasn't just defined by his four years in the White House.

Jimmy Carter's presidency marked a shift in U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing human rights and democracy. Learn about his impact and legacy.

Jimmy Carter’s presidency (1977–1981) had a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the area of human rights.

Jimmy Carter’s presidency (1977–1981) had a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the area of human rights. His administration marked a break from the Cold War-era ...

Considered a foreign policy novice by many when he entered the White House, Carter made the early decision to provide covert aid to Afghan insurgents months before the Soviet invasion.

Early in his presidency, in May 1977, then-President Jimmy Carter gave a commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame that outlined a new approach to America’s role in the world: Carter ...