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Eli Clifton
Eli Clifton is the research director of Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft's Democratizing Foreign Policy Program and an investigative journalist who focuses on money in politics and U.S. foreign policy.
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Making a Killing
Norm Coleman Oversees GOP Congressional War Chest, Then Lobbies on Saudi Arabia’s Behalf
The former senator also oversees a dark-money group that pours funds into the Republican super PAC.
Making a Killing
Gulf States Ran Highly Active D.C. Foreign Influence Operation Targeting Iran’s IRGC
The listing of the IRGC as a foreign terror group has emerged as the central obstacle blocking a new Iran nuclear deal.
Dark-Money Group Linked to Anti-Iran, Pro-Israel Network Targets Turkey but Has No Turks
The Turkish Democracy Project shares leadership and personnel with the most well-funded foreign policy pressure network in Washington.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Trump-Aligned Pressure Group Pushes to Stop Medicine Sales to Iran
There are exemptions to U.S. sanctions for humanitarian trade, but United Against Nuclear Iran is naming and shaming those who legally sell medicine to Iran.
Military Officials Aren’t Supposed to Associate With Hate Groups. So Why Are These Generals Speaking at Frank Gaffney’s Confab?
The military has codes of conduct that bar associating with hate groups. Frank Gaffney's Center for Security Policy is exactly that.
Fire McMaster, Urges Pro-Israel Group Backed by Sheldon Adelson
After purging Iran hawks from the NSC, Gen. H.R. McMaster is coming under fire from right-wing pro-Israel forces backed by Trump’s top donors.
Making a Killing
UAE Gave $1 Million to NYC Police Foundation; Money Aided "Investigations"
Foundation excluded UAE from its online list of donors — even though it was a top contributor.
How a One-Time Terrorist Group Prevailed on Capitol Hill
Once regarded as a fringe group of exiles, the Mojahedin have used money and supporters to go from outlawed terrorist organization to influential players.