Sanctions Knowledge & training Ukraine Sanctions: What you need to know Geopolitical developments in and around Ukraine, including the invasion of Crimea in 2014, have generated a significant amount of international concern in recent years. Many Western governments have responded to these developments by introducing economic sanctions against Russia and Ukraine. […] 5 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training Myanmar Sanctions: What You Need To Know Numerous countries have imposed sanctions against Myanmar in response to its government’s violent suppression of pro-democratic movements, institutional corruption, and human rights abuses. Also known as ‘Burma’, Myanmar has struggled with internal conflict since the mid-20th century: after it gained […] 5 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training Russia Sanctions Many Western governments have issued economic sanctions against Russia as a way to address breaches of international law and human rights abuses. Russia has also been sanctioned for its attempts to undermine democratic elections in the United States and in […] 4 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training China sanctions: What you need to now As it seeks to exercise political power on a global scale, China is increasingly using its economic sanctions program to achieve foreign policy and economic objectives. China sanctions activity reflects Beijing’s desire to respond to Western sanctions – in particular […] 6 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training A comprehensive guide to Canada’s sanctions list Canada is the second-largest economy in North America, making it a significant economic and political player on the international stage. To pursue its political and diplomatic objectives and punish violations of international law, Canada implements sanctions against a range of […] 7 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training Global Sanctions Compliance Common Challenges Organizations Face when it comes to Global Sanctions Compliance Global sanctions are an indispensable foreign policy tool, helping governments achieve diplomatic and political objectives in every part of the world, and respond to violations of international law, including […] 7 minute read
Sanctions Crypto Knowledge & training North Korea and cryptocurrency: What you need to know North Korea & cryptocurrency: What you need to know The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea (DPRK) has a well-documented history of conducting illegal financial activities in order to circumvent the heavy sanctions that are imposed against its totalitarian government. […] 6 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training Consolidated List of EU Sanctions: What You Need To Know The EU imposes economic sanctions against foreign governments, organizations, and individuals in order to achieve its foreign policy objectives, protect its security interests, and punish violations of international law, including human rights abuses. In order to record and divulge sanctions […] 5 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training What are primary and secondary sanctions? Sanctions represent an important tool for governments around the world and are used to achieve foreign policy goals or to punish violations of international law. Sanctions regimes involve the application of economic restrictions against a range of foreign targets, from […] 6 minute read
Sanctions Knowledge & training The EU human rights sanctions regime: What you need to know The European Union deploys sanctions against targets around the world as part of its Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP). While sanctions are imposed in order to protect the EU’s security interests, or to address violations of treaty agreements and […] 6 minute read
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Sanctions Knowledge & training MOFCOM China export controls and sanctions The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM China) is the primary government agency responsible for developing and implementing foreign trade policy, import and export controls, and sanctions regulations in the People’s Republic of China. MOFCOM’s history dates back to the foundation of […] 5 minute read
