Charity & Security Network Director, Paul Carroll, is interviewed on Justice for All Now where he discusses the challenges posed by U.S. national security measures on humanitarian programs around the world. Watch the interview at C&SN News. (March 3)
Experts discuss the widespread impact sanctions have on target countries, including the implications on everyday citizens, foreign policy, and civil society. Sign up for the March 16 webinar at No Sanctions on Iran.
The Council of Europe urges Turkish lawmakers to reassess the Law on Preventing Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, as it may threaten human rights organizations. (March 10)
A new report by the UN secretary-general includes the impact of counterterrorism on human rights and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Jordan Street and Nicolas Miller provide analysis at Just Security. (March 9)
The UK’s controversial ‘Prevent’ strategy, which has unjustly targeted Muslim communities, is set for review conducted by a divisive right-wing politician, potentially undermining the process. Sadakat Kadri reports at The Guardian. (March 1)
The regulation may further cripple an already shrinking civic space in Palestine and grant Palestinian government extended control over the nonprofit sector. Qassam Muaddi reports at theMiddle East Eye. (March 3)
Peacebuilding experts hope lessons learned from diffusing extremism in fragile contexts can be applied successfully by the Biden administration to address the rise of domestic terrorism. The article links to a joint brief written by C&SN and the Alliance for Peacebuilding on addressing problems in the "material support" laws. Michael Igoe writes at Devex. (February 25)
Domestic violent extremism is now designated a National Priority Area by the DHS. State and local governments will be required to spend a portion of their DHS grant awards combating this threat. Alejandro Mayorkas writes at The Washington Post. (February 25)
A George Washington University report argues divisive views of domestic terrorism and existing frameworks for addressing violent extremism in the U.S. make the legislation of new counterterrorism laws impractical. Seamus Hughes and Bennet Clifford write at The Washington Post. (March 2)
JDSupra analyzes the de-risking process taken by financial institutions, the complications for banks operating in high-risk areas, and the impact of the AML Act of 2020. (March 3)
Senator Markey (D-Ma) and Rep. Levin (D-MI) call for eased sanctions on groups providing humanitarian aid in North Korea. Read the full press release at the Office of Senator Ed Markey. (March 2)
Comprehensive U.S. sanctions programs have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in North Korea, complicating aid groups’ efforts in implementing life-saving programs. Jessica J. Lee writes at The Diplomat. (March 9)
Despite a longstanding contentious relationship between the U.S. government and the International Criminal Court, it was widely expected that the Biden administration would retract sanctions placed on ICC officials. Adam Taylor reports at The Washington Post. (March 4)
