International Policy

Cultural racketeering is a multi-billion-dollar industry that touches every corner of the world. As a global problem, it needs global solutions. Learn more about how international law and policy are working to combat looting and trafficking, from the efforts of foreign governments to the United Nations.

From our Blog

January 13, 2020

A New Art Exhibit Shows Italy’s Commitment to Preserving Cultural Heritage

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December 10, 2019

Human Rights Day: The Importance of Cultural Heritage and Human Rights

October 07, 2019

Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar of India Talks Success on Recovering Antiquities

Press

March 30, 2020

The Long Journey Home: Story Maps of Cultural Racketeering

Ever wonder how invaluable looted artifacts travel unimpeded across international borders? A new online mapping project by the Antiquities Coalition allows you to follow the money, the criminals, and the […]

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December 17, 2019

United States and Jordan Partner to Protect Antiquities and Cultural Heritage by Signing MOU

The Antiquities Coalition commends the United States and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their recent actions to strengthen their diplomatic ties while better safeguarding our shared world heritage.  Yesterday in […]

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September 05, 2019

Antiquities Coalition Releases “Cultural Piracy: Mapping Antiquities Seizures Around the Globe”

Nearly $65 Million in Illicit Artifacts Seized Since 2014 From the Middle East and North Africa WASHINGTON, DC (September 5, 2019) — The Antiquities Coalition is proud to launch its […]

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Presentations & Publications

July 20, 2020

The AC Digs Into: Ancient Artifacts, International Intrigue, and Financial Crimes

May 27, 2020

The AC Digs Into: How Can Culture Be Part of the Post COVID Economic Recovery?

May 20, 2020

Webinar Registration: How Can Culture Be Part of the Post-COVID Economic Recovery?

AC in the News

May 26, 2020

AC in the News: The Unregulated Art Market Creates a Safe Haven for Criminals, Executive Director Tess Davis Discusses on TRACE’s “Bribe, Swindle or Steal” Podcast

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April 02, 2020

AC in the News: How Maps Can Combat Looting

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