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Protestors rally against corruption in central Saint Petersburg on March 26, 2017. Numerous police or military forces in helmets watch the protestors.

Corruption Is a National Security Threat. The CROOK Act Is a Smart Way to Fight It.

A surcharge on entities liable under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act could advance good governance abroad and help create a more stable world.
Ukrainian journalist and member of parliament Serhiy Leshchenko holds papers in front of a screen displaying a picture of Donald Trump's presidential campaign chairman Paul Manafort during a press conference in Kiev on August 19, 2016.

Manafort and His Ukraine Patron: “FinCEN Files” Further Illustrate Gaping Holes in Oversight

Leaked documents in a global news investigation reveal suspicious transactions and business practices that undermine US interests.
Trump signs a dollar bill for a supporter during a campaign rally at the Richmond International Raceway October 14, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia.

Ten Quick Takeaways from the New York Times’ Bombshell Article on Trump’s Tax Returns

One of the country's most eminent tax law experts analyzes the information provided by the New York Times.
The central bank of the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 22, 2016 in Lubumbashi.

Shoring up Sanctions Enforcement in Sub-Saharan Africa: A North Korea Case Study

Helping countries bolster regulatory systems for national security could also build a more sound international financial system overall.
The head offices of Unitel as seen on January 28, 2020 in Luanda, Angola.

How the Financial Systems America Built Enable Oppression Abroad

Congress may have a new opportunity to tackle this complicity with a proposed amendment to the NDAA on beneficial ownership.
U.S. $100 bills

Congress Wakes Up, Finally Decides to Tackle Kleptocracy

A brief overview of some of the bills in question, including the most important piece of anti-kleptocracy legislation the U.S. has ever seen,
US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo brief the media on September 10, 2019, at the White House in Washington, DC.

What’s the New Terror Financing Executive Order All About?

Last week, the Trump administration updated E.O. 13224 to expand both State and Treasury’s ability to wield sanctions against terrorists. What are the practical implications…
Russian President Vladimir Putin looks at U.S. President Donald Trump during the welcoming ceremony prior to the G20 Summit's Plenary Meeting on November 30, 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Countering Russia’s Malign Influence Operations

Putin’s successes with covert action show that such operations are not only more effective and cheaper than conventional military operations, but they have also resulted in far…
Two men walk near the Paloch oil fields in Upper Nile State, the site of an oil complex and key crude oil processing facility in the north of the country near the border with Sudan. March 2, 2014

Beyond Sanctioning Elusive War Criminals, Prosecute the Profiteers

Bidibidi is the world’s second-largest refugee camp. A sea of tents and huts spilling into Uganda from its northern border, the settlement now hosts more than a quarter million…
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