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Recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobalist.com\/trumps-cash-for-favors-diplomacy-reshapes-the-world\/\" title=\"\">reports<\/a> of Trump-affiliated business ventures\u2014masquerading as diplomacy\u2014underscore the growing threat of <strong>crypto-financed militarism<\/strong>, <strong>private profiteering<\/strong>, and <strong>unregulated influence<\/strong> in foreign affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From secretive crypto deals in Pakistan and Dubai to backroom mineral contracts in Congo and Ukraine, a dangerous precedent is being set: <strong>access to U.S. foreign policy is now for sale<\/strong> to the highest bidder\u2014military or corporate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peace Economy Project calls for immediate action to strengthen ethical guardrails, protect democratic diplomacy, and stop the militarized use of crypto finance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our Demands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.\u00a0Strengthen Ethics Laws in Foreign Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Ban unregistered private individuals<\/strong> (including relatives of officials) from engaging in international diplomacy on behalf of the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Mandate transparency and conflict-of-interest disclosures<\/strong> for any U.S. citizens engaged in business negotiations with foreign governments while associated with an administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.\u00a0Regulate Crypto in Foreign Affairs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Prohibit the use of cryptocurrency<\/strong> in deals involving foreign militaries or conflict zones unless explicitly authorized by law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Increase oversight of crypto-backed lobbying<\/strong> and ensure foreign influence via crypto cannot bypass national security safeguards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.\u00a0End Militarized Transactions Disguised as Peace Deals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Require <strong>independent verification of peace negotiations<\/strong> before public or military leaders can claim ceasefire credit or enter resource deals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Oppose <strong>quid pro quo diplomacy<\/strong> that leverages military support in exchange for extractive deals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These backdoor arrangements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bypass Congressional and diplomatic review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Undermine civilian governance in fragile regions like South Asia and central Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Strengthen military regimes at the expense of democracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Exploit crypto\u2019s lack of transparency to funnel wealth out of conflict zones and into elite pockets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jeopardize legitimate peacebuilding by prioritizing profit over justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udce3 What We\u2019re Doing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peace Economy Project is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Monitoring the intersection of crypto finance and militarism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Educating the public about extractive diplomacy through events, op-eds, and briefings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Demanding U.S. lawmakers act to protect democracy from digital mercenary deals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tell Congress Diplomacy Is Not for Sale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urge you Representative and Senators to support ethics legislation that blocks crypto-financed militarism and strengthens U.S. foreign policy transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/members\/find-your-member\" title=\"\">Contact Your Representative Today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview: The United States\u2019 credibility on the global stage is eroding as diplomacy becomes a tool for personal enrichment rather than peacebuilding. 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