Crime and Cryptocurrencies, the Texas Primaries, and More

March 8, 2022

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A persistent misconception has taken root among policymakers: That cryptocurrencies pose a major threat to sanctions regimes and anti-money laundering efforts because of the anonymity they provide users. This perception belies an inaccurate understanding of how the technology works and can lead to failure in addressing the complex dynamics between cybercriminals, sanctioned entities, and law enforcement agencies, write Richard Clark, Sarah Kreps, and Adi Rao.

“For many years [party primaries] have been the ugly stepchild of American politics; ignored by journalists and snubbed by political scientists. All that is changing.” Following the first primary elections of the year, Elaine Kamarck provides analysis of the results in Texas and explains the shifting nature of primaries in the United States.

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With peace increasingly at risk, the U.N. Security Council could play a much greater role in mitigating dangerous world events like Russia’s war in Ukraine. Kemal Derviş and José Antonio Ocampo discuss the council’s shortcomings and share a proposal that would radically change how the body operates.

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