by Laura Scotto di Clemente | May 28, 2024 | Commentary
Background On February 23, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) categorized Kenya and Namibia as high-risk countries for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations, enlisting them on the “FATF Grey List” due to...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | May 14, 2024 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
In early May of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping undertook a significant diplomatic visit to Europe, the first since the global pandemic began. His five-day itinerary included visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary. Each stop on the tour was imbued with meaning and...
by Transatlantic Task Force | May 7, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Inleiding In een baanbrekende beslissing opende België de deuren van de democratie breder dan ooit door het mogelijk te maken voor burgers van 16 jaar en ouder om deel te nemen aan de Europese Verkiezingen (EE24). De oorspronkelijke wet die in december 2023 werd...
by Ilyas Gülenç | Apr 11, 2024 | Commentary, Environment & Climate Change
“Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world” says the new report published by European Environment Agency. A rise in average global temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius between February 2023 and January 2024 is a clear indicator of future increase...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 10, 2024 | Commentary, Democracy & Rule of Law
Introduction In a landmark decision, Belgium opened the doors of democracy wider than ever before by making it possible for citizens aged 16 and above to participate in the European Elections (EE24). The initial law enacted in December 2023 allowed the youth to vote...
by Ilaria Gallo | Apr 9, 2024 | Commentary, Policy Brief
Crossroads of Power: Navigating the 2024 US Election’s Impact on Transatlantic Relations by Ilaria Gallo April 09, 2024 | 17 min read 1. Introduction 2024 takes on an influential character as the electoral process is underway in more than 80 nations, including...
