FARA Fiasco: Congress Swings at Manafort, Hits Environmentalists

The United Nations' policy and decision-making processes are predominantly confined to exclusive spaces, with much of the work concentrated at its offices in Geneva and New York. These elite forums are removed from realities on the ground and often exclude those with lived experience.

On June 26 and 27, over 240 leaders and innovators in the global development and humanitarian community gathered for InterAction’s flagship annual event, Forum, at Convene in downtown Washington, D.C. Headlined by speakers from Congress and the Administration, and complemented by panel discussions and interactive sessions from over 30 organizations, the event sparked broad discussion and debate on a variety of issues—from localization and sanctions, to artificial intelligence and current global crises.

A common concern InterAction hears from implementing Members is how they want to better improve their relationship with USAID. Although each Member may have their…

In a case with potentially significant implications for international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) that work in proximity to terrorist groups, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the…