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World Customs Organization’s Free Zone Guidance Calls for Increased Involvement from Customs Administrations
Friday, January 29, 2021
By: Matt MiltonIn December 2020, the World Customs Organization (WCO) released a paper entitled “Practical Guidance on Free Zones”(PDF) intended to help member states address risks posed by illicit activities – including smuggling, money laundering, and counterfeiting – occurring in their free zones. This issue has become a focus at the WCO, evidenced by its feature in the...
Learn moreLeveraging Export Controls to Promote Human Rights
Thursday, December 10, 2020
On November 9, the European Parliament announced an updated set of dual-use licensing regulations for technologies that may be used to violate human rights. This announcement was a culmination of years of work on the part of EU negotiators to increase the importance of human rights when considering whether to grant or deny a license for export. The rules specifically address technologies such as...
Learn moreA Guide to New and Ongoing Diversity and Inclusivity Initiatives in International Affairs: Part II
Friday, November 6, 2020
Chenée Tracey and Kimberly MaRacial injustices in the United States have led many professional and educational organizations to develop strategies for improving racial and gender diversity and inclusivity. Though these terms often appear together, it is important to understand that diversity and inclusivity are separate, but not mutually exclusive, concepts that complement each other. For...
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