State Sponsors of Terror

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2022 Ukraine Crisis

The Case for Designating the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Saraphin Dhanani Mon, Oct 24, 2022, 2:38 PM

As Russian occupation of four Ukrainian territories rages on, the U.S. may have an additional tool in its arsenal: designating the Russian-backed separatist forces, the Donetsk People’s Militia and the Luhansk People’s Militia, as foreign terrorist organizations.

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Foreign Policy Essay

Sudan at a Crossroads: Rethinking U.S. Policy

Jason M. Blazakis Sun, Jun 9, 2019, 10:00 AM

Editor’s Note: Sudan is in the throes of revolution, raising hopes that a government with a brutal history may be at an end. Sudan, however, could also follow the path of Libya, Yemen and other countries where hopeful revolution devolved into civil war and slaughter. Jason Blazakis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies argues that a U.S. role in Sudan's transition is critical.

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North Korea

Putting the North Korea Terrorism Designation in Context

Daniel Byman Tue, Nov 21, 2017, 12:11 PM

President Trump designated North Korea a sponsor of terrorism on Monday, returning it to the list of official state sponsors along with Iran, Sudan and Syria.

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