U.S. Coast Guard

Dubai Ports World Initiates Controversial CFIUS Review for US Port Management Acquisition

2005-10-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

On October 15, 2005, Dubai Ports World (DPW), a UAE state-owned company, initiated a CFIUS review to acquire British firm P&O’s port management operations, which included six major U.S. ports. The 30-day review process involved 12 government agencies, with the Intelligence Community …

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Reagan Orders Coast Guard Interdiction of Haitian Refugees, Establishing Maritime Asylum Denial

1981-09-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

President Ronald Reagan issues Executive Order 12324, authorizing the U.S. Coast Guard to interdict vessels carrying undocumented migrants in international waters and return passengers to their country of origin without asylum screening. Though framed neutrally, the order specifically targets …

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