Jacob Sims

Jacob Sims is a leading expert on transnational crime and human rights in Southeast Asia. He is a Fellow at Harvard University’s Asia Center, a Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations and serves as a formal advisor to multiple government agencies, think tanks and NGOs working on related issues. Sims previously served as a Visiting Expert at the US Institute of Peace and in leadership roles at the country (Cambodia), regional, and global level at International Justice Mission where he helped spearhead the world’s initial response to the now global crisis arising from Southeast Asia’s scam economy. His analysis and commentary feature regularly in major media outlets, and global thought leadership forums.

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