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The American Passport’s Historical Journey
WEBJun 11, 2019 // A new history exhibit at the United States Bureau of Consular affairs at the U.S. Department of State, “From Pirates to Passports: A Timeless Commitment to Service,” explores this concept, illustrating the ways in which consular policies have changed to meet a society with evolving technological innovations and social norms.
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Interview with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska
WEBSep 17, 2021 // The First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska has fully embraced this role that often comes with no “rulebook” but with plenty of challenges and opportunities. We caught up with her during her recent trip to Washington, DC at the end of August in order to learn more about her initiatives in the Ukraine and around the world.
Holding Multinational Corporations Accountable for Human Rights
WEBJune 24, 2024. Oct 25, 2021 // Advanced economies routinely proclaim their commitment to the principle that businesses have a duty to prevent human rights abuses, but they have done little to hold corporations accountable. Supporting a new UN treaty would go a long way toward restoring these countries’ credibility, writes ICJ’s Carlos López.
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The Taliban’s return, broken promises, and evolving Central Asian …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · n August 2021, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan after a 20–year insurgency following the U.S.–led invasion of 2001. At that time, the Taliban regime was supporting Al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. When they returned to power, the Taliban reassured the international community they were eager to fight terrorist organizations in Afghanistan.
Global Security and the Cyber Workforce Challenge
WEBybercrime trend lines for 2023 are pointing to a banner year for cybercriminals. Lest anyone forget, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s 2021 Internet Crime Report cited $7 billion in cybercrime-related losses, double the losses reported in 2019. Newer data from the 2022 Verizon Breach Report depicts a startling rise in ransomware – an almost 13% increase, as large as the last five years ...
How the Good Country Index Works - diplomaticourier.com
WEBMar 29, 2022 · Simon Anholt. . . T. he Good Country Index is calculated by merging thirty-five datasets, which measure the actual behavior of most countries on the planet. These datasets are produced by organizations including the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the World Bank, UNESCO, the Global Footprint Network, and several others.
A Stalemate in Yemen Jeopardizes the Future of the Red Sea
WEBOct 28, 2020 // The SAFER, a 45-year-old tanker converted to a floating storage and offloading facility (FSO) and permanently moored less than five miles off the Ras Isa on the Red Sea coast of Yemen, holds an estimated 1.14 million barrels of crude oil. It is also falling apart. In the five years since Houthi forces gained control of access to the SAFER, the vessel has gone without essential ...