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A person watches an investigation film by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Moscow on January 21, 2021.

Anti-Corruption Crusader Navalny’s Appeal from His Russian Prison Cell

His five-point plan shows he is ready to fight and optimistic that something can be done, including with Biden's Summit for Democracy.
A member of the Belarusian diaspora in Ukraine, covered with a former national red and white flag of Belarus, stands next to a symbolic wreath to Aleksandr Lukashenko as he takes part in a rally outside Belarus embassy in Kiev on August 8, 2021. Police officers stand in front of a gated building.

`In Today’s Belarus, Living Outside of Politics is No Longer an Option’

The US and the EU must act swiftly, before more people are hurt or killed and before more damage is done to the credibility of democracy.
A person takes a picture of the tribute display full of photographs, candles and flowers outside the Belarus embassy in Kiev on August 3, 2021, in memory of Vitaly Shishov, the head the Belarusian House in Ukraine, an NGO, who was found early morning hanged in a park, near the Kiev.

How to Put Lukashenka in His Place

Continued violence by the Belarus strongman against dissidents and opponents demands a forceful response from the West.
Large ships and small boats at the Asia World deep sea port in downtown Yangon on March 16, 2016 in Yangon, Burma.

Beyond the Coup in Myanmar: The Tatmadaw Must Be Hit Where it Hurts – Its Wallet

It's time for the the world to cut off Myanmar junta's access to international markets, writes Chris Sidoti.
An exterior view of the building of US Department of the Treasury is seen on March 27, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Sanctions Law Needs Reform, But How?

Determining how the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) can be improved while preserving its value as a flexible instrument of foreign policy is daunting.
Police in full riot gear including weapons, shields, helmets and face masks hold their firearms as they approach protesters during a demonstration against the military coup in Naypyidaw on March 8, 2021. Only the back of the protestors’ heads are visible in this image.

Do Economic Sanctions in Response to Gross Human Rights Abuses Do Any Good?

Sanctions on both Myanmar and China, for example, can have an impact in mitigating abuses, albeit in different ways.
Protestors hold posters during an anti-corruption rally in Bishkek on December 18, 2019. A poster shows an three images of an official with money in ears, over the eyes, and stuck in his mouth.

Congress Must Stand with Civil Society and Strengthen the Global Magnitsky Sanctions Program

Civil society coalitions have made GloMag a powerful tool to curb corruption and human rights abuses. Here's how Congress can sharpen this tool going forward.
A billboard with president Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo stands over the empty streets of the new capital city on August 16, 2018 in Oyala, Equatorial Guinea. The dome at the end of the street will be the new house for the president.

Combating Transnational Authoritarian Kleptocracy: Cracking Down on Western Professional Enablers

Effectively battling corruption and human rights abuses requires the tools provided by the Global Magnitsky Act - including the ability to target those who aid money laundering.…
U.S. President Joe Biden stands at a podium and announces new economic sanctions against the Russia government from the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Limited Sanctions Will Not Deter Putin, But They Are a Fine Start

All this disclosure is arguably the best way for democracies to use true information to fight back against manipulative active measures
Two people hold signs during an anti-corruption protest march along Borrowdale road, on July 31, 2020 in Harare. One reads, “No to Corruption. Fix our healh system. We can’t breathe.” The other reads, “You know you have messed up when you make me march! #HandsOffOurConstitution #StopCorruption”

Fighting the ‘International Thief Thief’ with Global Magnitsky Sanctions

What can Global Magnitsky Act sanctions accomplish in the battle against corruption and human rights abuse? According to anti-corruption NGO The Sentry, a lot. Successful case…
The columns and relief of the U.S. Treasury Department.

Reauthorizing and Strengthening the Global Magnitsky Act

The Global Magnitsky Act is a key tool in the fight against corruption and human rights abuses -- yet it remains incomplete. Beth Van Schaack explains how it can be strengthened.
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, holds a press conference during her visit to look into allegations of extreme violence on May 3, 2018 in Kinshasa.

Congress Must Reform Sanctions Law to Avoid ICC Penalties from Happening Again

Reversing the sanctions the Trump administration placed on International Criminal Court leaders is not enough to prevent something like that from happening again.
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