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Aug 25, 2020

Hudson quoted in Foreign Policy on progress towards a settlement over Sudan’s alleged role in the 1998 embassy bombings

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Democratic Transitions

In the News

Aug 19, 2020

Hudson quoted in the Hill on efforts by families of 9/11 victims to block Sudan’s delisting as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 18, 2020

Pakistan races to avoid financial watchdog blacklist

By Safiya Ghori-Ahmad

The Pakistani Senate is racing to approve multiple bills to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing—and fulfill a twenty-seven-point plan from global watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF). With thirteen remaining conditions and an eye on the mid-October deadline, Pakistan is hoping to avoid a demotion from the FATF’s grey list to the blacklist, joining countries such as Iran and North Korea.

Financial Regulation
International Financial Institutions

In the News

Aug 15, 2020

Nawaz quoted in Voice of America: 6 years after Pakistani military operation, some in North Waziristan still await damage surveys

By Atlantic Council

Human Rights
Pakistan

In the News

Aug 14, 2020

McFate quoted in the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project on US use of private contractors in kill chains for East African terrorism operations

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Conflict

In the News

Aug 14, 2020

Hudson quoted in Voice of America on the pending settlement over Sudan’s role in the 1998 embassy bombings

By Atlantic Council

Africa
Democratic Transitions

New Atlanticist

Aug 13, 2020

Macron has the power to change the EU’s Hezbollah policy

By Jeremy Stern

Macron’s belief in France’s special responsibility to Lebanon is evident. If he wants to help the people suffering under Hezbollah there, Macron should follow the German example, and lead a ban of Hezbollah at home.

Conflict
France

Issue Brief

Aug 13, 2020

The Maduro Regime’s Illicit Activities: A Threat to Democracy in Venezuela and Security in Latin America

By Douglas Farah

Introduction By Diego Area and Domingo Sadurní Two months after the internationally recognized interim government marked its first year, Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis, the worst ever in the Western Hemisphere’s modern history, entered a new phase. The coronavirus pandemic, which has rattled even the most developed nations, is further straining a crippled health system already unable […]

Conflict
Corruption

Issue Brief

Aug 13, 2020

Future of DHS Project: Key findings and recommendations

By Thomas Warrick & Caitlin Durkovich

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) needs to refocus its mission to lead the defense of the United States against major nonmilitary threats.

China
Coronavirus

In the News

Jun 11, 2020

Ahmad in The Hill: The Taliban’s emerging tactical terror alliances

By Atlantic Council

Afghanistan
Security & Defense

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