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Forced first-ever substantive CND votes; pushed UNODC back to core mandates; secured new UN accountability review mechanism. Ongoing engagement to review UNODC curriculum and training.

Won adoption of alien smuggling resolution committing countries to strengthen border protections and dismantle smuggling networks, and a follow-on resolution on combating corruption that facilitates alien smuggling. Will focus next on furthering implementation.

Prevented a Chinese candidate from becoming UNODC Executive Director. Will work with IO to engage the recently appointed Executive Director (a current government official in Kenya.)

Promoted the TAKE IT DOWN ACT before 119 countries; led interagency review of the new cybercrime convention. Will follow up with an initiative to combat sextortion at the June 2026 UN Crime Commission.

At UNGA, secured European and Western Hemisphere commitments to act against organized crime and narco-terrorists. Will continue to work closely with INL/WHP and INL/EA to advance these efforts.

Maintaining stability and security in the West Bank by training Palestinian Authority Security Forces on high-risk operations, establishing refugee camp policing units, and continuing to support PASF training facilities.

Increasing efficiency and burden-sharing of how INL provides technical assistance to a wider range of stakeholders by partnering with Moroccan and other foreign counterparts to deliver regional trainings to other countries throughout the year.

Undermining FTOs and expanding state authority to promote stability and security by partnering with Lebanon to strengthen Internal Security Forces.

Increasing maritime law enforcement to disrupt the flow of illicit goods, including synthetic drugs, by training and equipping counterparts in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, and DRC.

Addressing Mexican cartel operations that use Africa as transit hubs and production sites for synthetic drugs by helping partner countries with law enforcement responses and strengthening legal codes.

Protecting African partners' maritime sovereignty against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing, particularly by Chinese fishing vessels.

Advancing the Administration's peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda.

Leads the Department's efforts to stop illicit flows of synthetic drugs and fentanyl precursors from China, including through coordinated interagency pressure.

Co-leads implementation of the U.S.-India Drug Policy Framework alongside ONDCP to address India's role as a potential replacement source for fentanyl precursor chemicals.

Delivers expert advisory assistance, training, and equipment to enable Ukrainian law enforcement to be operationally effective U.S. partners, safeguard U.S. investments, and enforce a future ceasefire line essential for a durable peace.

Strengthens the network of U.S. allies and partners across the Indo-Pacific, making the U.S. the region's preferred civilian security partner and countering criminality linked to CCP-affiliated entities.

Enhances U.S. access and operational coordination with European partners against TCOs linked to Latin America, the Middle East, and Russia — prioritizing cases with a direct U.S. nexus.

Builds Central Asian partner capacity to combat narcotics trafficking, strengthen border security against drugs and terrorists, and maintain U.S. competitiveness in security and economic engagement.

INL-supported specialized vetted units work alongside U.S. law enforcement to conduct high-impact operations against cartel leadership, infrastructure, and fentanyl/meth labs — directly reducing the flow of deadly drugs into the United States.

Supporting the Haitian National Police surge recruitment initiative to recruit and train 4,000 additional officers by 2027 — a 40% increase in force size — while equipping a Gang Suppression Force and specialized units.

INL operates a Black Hawk helicopter fleet and unarmed UAS and Counter-UAS equipment for counternarcotics and anti-TCO/FTO operations in Colombia, the source of 84–94% of cocaine seized in the United States.

An INL trusted unit enrolled incarcerated Barrio 18 and MS-13 members in the Biometrics Data Sharing Partnership in early 2026, enabling authorities to reduce security gaps in prisons and allow U.S. law enforcement to identify FTO members.

INL-formulated Organized Crime Courts in Panama have delivered convictions in high-impact transnational drug trafficking, conspiracy, and money laundering cases with direct U.S. nexuses.

Advancing EO 14367 (Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction) by building regional fentanyl detection and safe handling capabilities in Caribbean forensic labs and enhancing precursor chemical cargo targeting at strategic shipping choke points.

Without aviation support, core initiatives — interdiction, eradication, counter-illegal mining, border security — would not be possible. Active sites: Peru, Panama, Costa Rica.

Four ILEAs — San Salvador, Budapest, Bangkok, Gaborone — train foreign partners on counternarcotics, border security, human trafficking, cybercrime, and illicit finance with 16 U.S. federal agencies.

IONICS platform exchanged data on 21,400+ seizures in 2025, generating 105 intelligence packages that triggered joint investigations and disrupted trafficking networks.

CIF Branch deploys FBI agents, ICHIP attorneys, and technical experts coordinating simultaneous multi-country arrests, searches, and seizures — closing jurisdictional gaps exploited by transnational criminal networks.

78% conviction rate in Zambia, 88% in Namibia; dismantled the Lin Zhang network in Malawi. Brazil: forensic tech traced a 143-kg gold seizure ($15M+) to Amazon TCOs. Peru: largest shark fin seizure on record — 9.3 metric tons, $11M+, 11 arrests.

A quick reference guide to INL's top priorities and tools — ensuring common understanding across all INL audiences and external stakeholders.

Articulate how all available INL tools — foreign assistance, deterrence tools, and diplomatic engagement — will be applied to a country, regional, or cross-border program to advance bureau strategic priorities.

INL's central tool for aligning new obligations with bureau priorities, the Agency Strategic Plan, the National Security Strategy, Executive Orders, and the America First agenda. PCNs streamline funding approvals and give the Front Office an integrated picture of program intent.

Performance monitoring software that helps INL offices track projects, measure results, and identify effective approaches. All awards (except contracts) extending past September 30, 2026, must be enrolled per Front Office directive, giving leadership a real-time picture of program performance.

7031c and new "3c" visa restrictions targeting TCO enablers; Narcotics and TOC Rewards Programs offering up to $25M for actionable tips; and State concurrence for OFAC sanctions under E.O. 14059 and E.O. 13581.

On-demand consultations and advisory services from RCD's criminal justice, program management, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME), and strategy experts — available to all INL offices and posts.

SAO is leading efforts to modernize IT solutions available to the bureau and has launched a new enterprise system to consolidate project management processes and workflows, simplifying the project development and approval phase, with the goal of streamlining efforts so the Bureau can move more quickly and be more agile.

SAO/AC is leading the INL-wide budget planning process for all INCLE funds totaling $4.5 billion in active management, ensuring funds are available to meet emerging Administration priorities and pivoting away from programs that no longer align. This includes managing INL's compliance with Department funding approval processes, including Obligation and Disbursement (O&D) forms.

SAO/IM facilitates multiple review processes for INL's implementing mechanisms to include Global Acquisitions (GA) review/approval prior to contract award; INL Front Office review for all new NOFOs and new grant awards; coordinating INL compliance with the ongoing IO review; and M review of all PSC solicitations and contract option years.

SAO/AT's Training Team increases staff knowledge by hosting SOAR, POST, and pre-deployment training; the team also develops new curriculum for emerging priorities to support INL staff's effective management of security assistance.

SAO/AT implements INL's global risk assessment process, tracking 10-key risk areas across 64 countries, helping ensure INCLE funding is protected from potential diversion of foreign assistance funds. SAO/AT works with program offices to develop risk mitigation strategies that can be replicated in other countries and regions. This proactive approach enhances the identification of vulnerabilities before they materialize, safeguarding billions in foreign assistance resources and protecting American citizens.