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Criminalized Power Structures: The Overlooked Enemies of Peace (Michael Dziedzic, ed) |
This book, separated into two volumes, discusses criminalized power structures (CPS) that pose obstacles to the success of any peace process undertaken during or after a civil war or other period of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-21 |
Afghanistan, Bosnia, Congo, Guatemala, Haiti, Iraq, Kosovo, Sierra Leone |
Book Review |
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U.S. State Department Critical of China in Annual Human Trafficking Report |
On June 27, 2017, the U.S. Department of State released its annual global assessment of human trafficking practices. The report, the first such document released under the Trump administration, is... |
Jacob Rasch |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-21 |
China, United States |
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Iberoamerican Attorneys General and Colombian, Mexican and U.S. Strengthen Enforcement Cooperation |
On July 6-7, 2017, the annual meeting of the Executive Committee of the Association of Iberoamerican Public Prosecutors [Asociación Iberomericana de Ministerios Públicos, (AIAMP)], representing 21... |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-21 |
Colombia, Mexico |
Information Exchange, International Cooperation, International Organizations, Law Enforcement |
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Intermediary Pleads Guilty in Corruption Scheme on Hanoi, Vietnam Building |
On June 21, 2017, Malcolm Harris, an intermediary in a transnational corruption scheme, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges for his participation in a scheme to bribe a foreign... |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-21 |
United States, Vietnam |
Corruption, Court Conviction |
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ICJ Grants Provisional Measures to India For Detainee in Pakistan Subject to Death Penalty |
On May 18, 2007, the International Court of Justice indicated to the Pakistan government that it must “take all measures at its disposal” to ensure that Mr. Kulbushan Sudhir Jadhav, an Indian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-21 |
India, Pakistan |
Consular rights, Death Penalty, International Courts |
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Progress in 1MDB: Another Conviction and Assets Seized |
On June 15, 2017, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California filed civil forfeiture complaints seeking the forfeiture and recovery of approximately $540 million in assets associated... |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-21 |
Malaysia, United States |
Corruption |
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G20 Declaration for Hamburg Focuses on Anti-Corruption |
On July 8, 2017, the G20 leaders issued a declaration, calling for enforcement and prevention action on a number of international enforcement issues, especially transnational corruption. |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-14 |
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Corruption, International Convention, International Cooperation |
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The Hague Court of Appeal Holds the Netherlands Partly Liable in the Srebrenica Massacre |
On June 27, 2017, the Hague Court of Appeal delivered a judgment which confirmed that the Netherlands was partly liable for the deaths in 1995 of some 300 Muslim men who were expelled from a Dutch U.... |
Michael Plachta |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-14 |
Netherlands, Serbia |
Peacekeeping, War Crimes |
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International Criminal Court Declines to Refer South African Non-compliance to the Assembly of States Parties or the Security Council |
On July 6, 2017, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court (“ICC” or “Court”) delivered in open session its decision finding that South Africa failed to comply with its obligations by... |
Michael Plachta |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-14 |
South Africa, Sudan |
International Criminal Court, War Crimes |
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U.S. Takes Action to Pressure China on North Korea |
In response to recent aggression by North Korea, the United States has taken several actions to pressure China, the nation’s closest ally, to assist in the effort to temper that aggression. |
Jacob Rasch |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-07 |
China, North Korea, United States |
Money Laundering, Sanctions |
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European Parliament Sets up a Special Committee on Terrorism |
On July 6, 2017, European Parliament adopted its decision on setting up a special committee on terrorism, on the initiative of the EPP, ECR and ALDE Groups and with the support of an overwhelming... |
Michael Plachta |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-07 |
European Union |
European Union, Terrorism |
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Trump Reverses Course on Cuba – What it Means |
President Trump has announced a reversal of American policy toward Cuba after revealing his Administration’s plans to partially reinstate sanctions on the coastal country. The Trump administration’s... |
Farhad Mirzadeh and Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-07 |
Cuba, United States |
Information Exchange, International Cooperation, Sanctions |
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European Parliament Adopts Resolution on Human Rights Violations in the Context of War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity |
On July 4, 2017, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a non-binding resolution on addressing human rights violations in the context of war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including genocide. The... |
Michael Plachta |
33 |
7 |
2017-07-07 |
Africa, European Union, Syria |
Crimes against Humanity, European Union, War Crimes |
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FATF Plenary Emphasizes Terrorist Financing, Entity Transparency, and De-risking |
On June 21-23, 2017, the Financial Action Task Force held a plenary in Valencia, Spain. |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-06-30 |
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FATF |
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United Nations Sets Up New Office of Counter-Terrorism |
On June 15, 2017, the UN General Assembly adopted its resolution in which it approved the establishment of a new United Nations office to help Member States implement the Organization's global... |
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2017-06-30 |
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Counter-terrorism, United Nations |
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European Commission Releases Its Report on the Risks of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing as the 4AMLD Enters into Force |
On June 26, 2017, the European Commission has published a report which will support Member State authorities in better addressing money laundering risks in practice. As required by the Fourth Anti-... |
Michael Plachta |
33 |
7 |
2017-06-30 |
Europe |
European Commission, Money Laundering, Terrorism |
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EU Proposes Initiative Requiring Intermediaries to Report Cross-Border Tax Plans |
On June 21, 2017, the European Commission proposed new transparency rules for intermediaries – such as tax advisors, accounts, banks and lawyers – who design and promote tax plans for their clients. |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-06-30 |
European Union, Europe |
European Union, International Cooperation, Tax Enforcement |
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Swiss Federal Council Opens Consultation on Customs Administrative Assistance with the U.S. |
On June 21, 2017, the Swiss Federal Council started a consultation on a draft administrative assistance agreement in the customs area with the United States. The Federal Council opined that the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
33 |
7 |
2017-06-30 |
Switzerland, United States |
Customs, Customs Enforcement, International Cooperation |
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Senate Passes Tough Russia Sanctions Bill and Awaits House Approval While Trump Administration Issues New Sanctions |
On June 15, 2017, the Senate approved a new round of sanctions on the Russian Federation, and is awaiting a house vote on the matter. In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, the measure passed by a... |
Farhad Mirzadeh and Babak Hoghooghi |
33 |
6 |
2017-06-23 |
Russia, United States |
Cybercrime, Sanctions |
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U.S. Arrests 33 Members of Russian Crime Syndicate |
On June 7, 2017, the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York announced the unsealing of three indictments and one complaint charging 33 people with a variety of offenses,... |
Jacob Rasch |
33 |
6 |
2017-06-23 |
Russia, United States |
Arrest, Organized Crime |
