Hrvatsko naslijeđe korupcije u središtu pozornosti | Balkanska država blokira američke investicije, pretvara se u središte pranja novca unutar Europske unije i održava ruski utjecaj u gospodarstvu. — 14. rujna 2023. | Washington, DC | Lideri gospodarskih reformi i reformi pravosuđa te antikorupcijski aktivisti u Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama i Europi pohvaljuju američkog Kongresmena Doug Lamborna koji je potpisao pismo upućeno hrvatskom premijeru Andreju Plenkoviću u kojem zahtijeva odgovore o blokiranim američkim ulaganjima, korupcijskom nasljeđu te balkanske zemlje, zlouporabi…

Croatia’s legacy of corruption comes under the spotlight | Balkan state blocks U.S. investments, morphs into a money laundering hub within the European Union, and maintains Russian influence in the economy. — September 14, 2023 | Washington, DC | Economic and justice reform leaders and anti-corruption activists in the United States and Europe commend U.S. Congressman Doug Lamborn who signed a letter sent to Croatia’s Prime Andrej Plenkovic demanding answers on blocked U.S. investments, the Balkan country’s legacy of corruption, abuse of…

“FATF actions can strongly affect how the financial probity of countries is perceived.” — The Financial Times — July 20, 2023 | Washington, DC | The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) took action on June 22, 2023 by placing Croatia—the only EU member state — on the money laundering and terrorism financing ‘Grey List’ of countries under increased monitoring by the international watchdog. …

Judicial Reforms | As Israel’s legislators work to rein in the Supreme Court’s near absolute power, they should create a constitution and Bill of Rights to ensure the rule of law. — February 2023 | Washington, DC | Jerusalem — In the Jerusalem Report, the editorially independent biweekly newsmagazine presented a special feature on Israel’s proposed judicial reforms and the ensuing robust debate on the future of the rule of law in the Jewish State. …

“During my time in Congress, I have been proud to support legislation that would require the State Department to develop strategies to build upon the successes of the Abraham Accords.” — U.S. Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) — January 10, 2023 | Washington, DC | Jerusalem — Congressman Mike Bost delivered a video message to business, media and government leaders attending the Fourth Jerusalem Leaders Summit in Israel on December 28, 2022. …

“And when President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish people on December 6, 2017, we embarked on a path to peace. Many predicted an explosion of violence, but indeed, what resulted was an explosion of peace over the next four years. We were able to conclude five different agreements, normalization agreements between Israel and five Muslim nations that we refer to as the Abraham Accords.” — Ambassador David Friedman

Strengthening Israel’s ties with America and Europe | Advancing Principled Ideas to Expand the Abraham Accords — By International Leaders Summit staff | Photography: Yossi Zamir January 9, 2023 | Washington, DC | Jerusalem — The Fourth Jerusalem Leaders Summit took place on December 28, 2022 in Israel, co-hosted by The International Leaders Summit and The Menachem Begin Heritage Center. …

“Our gathering affirms America’s strong bonds of partnership with the Jewish state of Israel, and a commitment to advance our shared values and timeless principles.” — Senator Jim DeMint — January 9, 2023 | Washington, DC | Jerusalem — Senator Jim DeMint, chairman, Conservative Partnership Institute based in Washington, DC delivered a video message to business, media and government leaders attending the Fourth Jerusalem Leaders Summit in Israel on December 28, 2022. …

Rampant Corruption within NATO Erodes Trust in the Transatlantic Security Alliance — Updated February 2022 | First published in the Fall of 2009 | International Affairs Forum By Natasha Srdoc, MBA, Co-Founder, International Leaders Summit, Adriatic Institute for Public Policy, and Anti-Corruption Intelligence Task Force In the heart of the European continent lies an entire region where the rule of law and…