US lawmakers are embroiled in a contentious debate over Uganda’s anti-gay legislation, highlighting the intricate dance between human rights advocacy, international relations, and the respect for national sovereignty. Uganda’s refusal to bow to international pressure to repeal laws criminalizing same-sex relationships has further fueled this divergence of opinions. On one side are advocates pushing for a more forceful approach in championing human rights; on the other are those who caution against what could be perceived as the imposition of Western values on a sovereign nation.