International Policy - Antiquities Coalition

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

September 25, 2019

Landmark Agreement Between United States and Egypt Continues to Protect Priceless Antiquities

July 17, 2019

The AC Digs Into: Potential Revenue of Cultural Racketeering

July 02, 2019

“The Exceptional Sale,” In More Ways Than One: The Auction of King Tut

Press

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 […]

August 15, 2019

United States and Algeria Strengthen Joint Fight Against Cultural Racketeering

WASHINGTON, DC (August 15, 2019) — The Antiquities Coalition applauds the United States and Algeria for today signing an agreement to strengthen their law enforcement cooperation against the looting and […]

May 30, 2019

Taliban Captures World Heritage Site in Afghanistan

International Community Must Remain Vigilant in Protecting World Heritage WASHINGTON, DC (May 30, 2019) — The Antiquities Coalition condemns the Taliban’s latest attack on the Afghan people and their cultural […]

Presentations & Publications

July 23, 2019

Testimony at CPAC Meeting: El Salvador Extension

May 30, 2019

How Can We Continue to Protect and Preserve the Integrity of the Art and Antiquities Trade in New Orleans?

March 29, 2019

Learning TUgether: Campaign Against Cultural Racketeering

AC in the News

September 04, 2019

The Art of Money Laundering

June 17, 2019

In addition to lives and education, Taliban wiping out Afghanistan’s artistic heritage

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