Staff Editor, Vol. 45Articles Editor, Vol. 46

• Researched open-source intelligence and wrote reports on reputational due diligence, asset tracing, and negative sentiment research. • Conducted searches of civil and criminal records, bankruptcies, UCC filings, judgements, and liens for background investigation reports. • Researched SEC, NFA/CFTC, and FINRA enforcement actions to verify financial regulatory compliance of individuals and entities. • Communicated discreetly with human sources in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan and reviewed Mandarin regulatory records to verify negative information and sanctions as part of reputational profile-building for pre-hire executive background screening. • Researched, drafted reports, and participated in discussions advising oil and gas client on potential operational disruptions posed by environmental activists in the U.S. and the U.K. • Researched and drafted report on political leanings of county council candidates opposing oil and gas client’s energy infrastructure development. • Collated evidence of online criminal activity through private investigators for clients seeking to file suit for file-sharing suits. • Filed FOIA requests with U.S. and Canadian trade agencies for clarification over import disputes. • Performed legislative history research on draft bills of the New York Environmental Conservation Law in support of Superfund liability suits. • Researched and drafted report on corporate ownership and assets located in offshore entities for pre-trial investigations.

• Tracked and attended US congressional hearings • Conducted research on foreign diaspora populations within the US in relation to states and congressional districts• Followed press releases and news updates from the White House, Department of State, Department of Defense, and USAID• Liaised with relevant US and foreign press and news agencies• Tracked media spread and impact of Crisis Group outputs and research• Helped manage social media accounts• Attended foreign policy-focused events with/on behalf of Crisis Group

• Supported the work of the Head of Private Sector Development and Head of London Office• Conducted due diligence research and information analysis on individuals and companies, especially on reputational risks• Drafted briefing notes for CEO & President, and talking points for prospective clients• Monitored daily news on developing issues that may affect company and client interests• Directly supported Crisis Group's Head of Private Sector Initiatives in client and external relations • Managed 10+ events and their logistics from start to end, compiled information in Raiser's Edge and Highrise

• Collated core project information, including contracts, outputs and records of approval• Checked data accuracy and consistency according to guidelines across projects.• Transferred hardcoded data into the database and appropriate locations• Worked with existing information and databases

• Handpicked selected articles for publication• Collaborated with authors from beginning to end to edit content as well as grammar• Reviewed accepted articles for grammatical accuracy and flow• Liaised with the authors to communicate corrections in their articles