Summary Due to structural economic, climate, and social crises in the Sahel, Tunisia has emerged as a key transit point for sub-Saharan African migrants and asylum seekers aiming to reach Europe. This has fueled a migration economy in Tunisia. Caught between Tunisia’s attempts to leverage migration to pressure the European …

The United States imposed sanctions Tuesday on five Syrian targets for supporting the Assad regime in Syria by trafficking illegal drugs. The sanctions reflect the Biden administration’s continuing efforts over the past 12 months to respond more proactively to the Syrian narco-trade. The production and trafficking of the amphetamine-like drug …

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is seeking to use an infusion of funding to keep up with the ever-evolving tax maneuvers of the ultra-rich — while staving off frequent political attacks. A pair of U.S. Internal Revenue Service agents are attempting to interview a billionaire they suspect of cheating on …