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01:12:29

First Steps Toward JCPOA 2.0 | EMBARGOED! Episode 27

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2021/04/08

Brian and Tim tackle the big news that formal talks are finally starting on JCPOA 2.0. We break down what that means for the U.S., Iran, and what sanctions relief may look like under a revised deal. Then, we give the Lightning Round treatment to the latest U.S. announcement regarding Hong Kong, more Burma sanctions, the possible elimination of an important OFAC general license in Belarus, the end of the ICC sanctions program, and a recent OFAC enforcement action against Nordgas

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01:16:01

A War of Words in Alaska | EMBARGOED! Episode 26

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2021/03/25

On the latest episode, Brian and Tim return their focus to China by analyzing Xiaomi’s successful court challenge to its CCMC listing and the possible repercussions of the contentious U.S.-China diplomatic session in Anchorage. We then examine a recent sentencing in a sanctions case connected to the Maduro regime and discuss the release of official findings on foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. federal election. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we cover the latest on Nord Stream 2 and new BIS

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01:06:23

Are the Gloves Off With Respect to Russia? |...

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2021/03/09

On the latest episode, Brian and Tim review the recent series of U.S. actions targeting Russia for its treatment of Aleksey Navalny and debate whether U.S.-Russia relations have now reached a tipping point. Next, we discuss the first failed attempt to get JCPOA 2.0 off the ground, ponder what the U.S. will do about Myanmar in the face of worsening post-coup conditions, and share some key takeaways from OFAC's recent settlement with BitPay. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we check in on the ICTS

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01:10:21

A (Post-Brexit) U.K. Extravaganza! | EMBARGOED...

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2021/02/24

On the latest episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim are joined by special guests Sue Millar (Stephenson Harwood) and Tom Stocker (Pinsent Masons) to dive deep on what’s happening in the U.K. now that Brexit is (sort of) behind us. Topics include U.K. sanctions and export controls policy, the future of U.K.-U.S. and U.K.-EU trade relations, possible new U.K. approaches to Iran, China, and Russia, and the rise of OFSI as a sanctions enforcer to be reckoned with. Then, in the Lightning Round, we quickly

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01:21:48

What Will the U.S. Do in Response to the Coup in...

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2021/02/11

Because there is never a dull moment in the world of economic sanctions, Brian and Tim dive deep on possible U.S. responses to the military coup in Myanmar and how China looms large in that decision. Next, we discuss early signals from the Biden Administration on its approach to the Venezuela sanctions program, and we examine the potential impact of a lawsuit from Xiaomi challenging its recent designation as a Communist Chinese military company. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we briefly touch on

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01:12:42

What Just Happened? Recapping a Chaotic Transition |...

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2021/01/27

Following President Biden's inauguration, Brian and Tim look back at the chaotic final two weeks of the Trump administration to examine the flurry of trade and foreign policy actions taken on the way out the door. In Lightning Round fashion, we cover: Cuba's re-designation as a State Sponsor of Terror, statements about China committing genocide, more actions targeting the crackdown in Hong Kong, a few final pokes in the eye to Iran, the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny and a possible new era for

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01:14:23

Trump's Parting Shots at Democracy and China |...

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2021/01/13

EMBARGOED! kicks off 2021 with somber reflections on the riot at the U.S. Capitol before pivoting to (what else?) China to consider the new E.O. targeting AliPay, WeChat Pay, and other Chinese apps, the official arrival of BIS’s MEU List, and the latest guidance from OFAC relating to securities investments in Chinese Military Companies. After that, Brian and Tim check in on the latest developments in a rare North Korea sanctions prosecution in SDNY and then wrap up, in the Lightning Round, by

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01:10:29

Top 10 Stories of 2020 | EMBARGOED! Episode 20

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2020/12/29

On the final EMBARGOED! episode of 2020, Brian and Tim present their Top 10 sanctions and export controls stories of the year (in Lightning Round fashion). There are no winners and losers here, but the list includes: Huawei, sanctions targeting China, expanded MEUser/MEUse restrictions, the maximum pressure campaign against Iran, TikTok and WeChat EOs, disappearing Russia, U.S. v. Sadr, ExxonMobil v. OFAC, efforts to undercut the so-called Troika of Tyranny, and the state of OFAC

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01:04:35

China Potpourri: Securities, Phantoms, and TikTok |...

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2020/12/15

In the penultimate episode of 2020, Brian and Tim share their initial impressions of the new E.O. restricting U.S. person securities transactions involving Communist Chinese Military Companies, discuss the "phantom" Military End-User List that may or may not be issued by BIS, and ask "What's up with TikTok?" after another preliminary injunction and near radio silence from CFIUS. Then, in the Lightning Round, we give quick takes on the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist and its possible

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01:19:04

Post-election-palooza! | EMBARGOED! Episode 18

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2020/11/17

We had to wait an extra week for the results, but we're finally ready to unpack what President-elect Biden's victory means for U.S. international trade priorities in 2021 and beyond. Our friend and very special guest, Richard Mojica, helps us break down what to expect in the U.S., China, and the EU, including what may and may not change with respect to the current era of protectionism, tariffs, free trade agreements, reshoring of supply chains, human rights, and much more. Brian and Tim then revisit

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01:29:18

Election-palooza! | EMBARGOED! Episode 17

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2020/10/27

With the U.S. presidential election right around the corner, Brian and Tim explore what the results could mean for U.S. trade and economic sanctions policy over the next four years with respect to China, Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and Cuba. Then, in the Lightning Round, we take a quick look at the upcoming, likely historic, IPO of Ant Group and whether the U.S. government can do anything to slow it down, and we bring you another round of sanctions trivia (back by popular demand). ********* Questions

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01:27:14

We'll See You in Court! Checking In on TikTok,...

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2020/10/13

Brian and Tim drop the gavel to render verdicts on the litigation impacting the TikTok and WeChat bans and a lawsuit challenging the legal bases for the new ICC-related sanctions program. We also discuss OFAC's recent ransomware advisory and give some thoughts on a recent OFAC enforcement action focused on Cuba. Then, in the Lightning Round, we share our initial impressions on brand new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's financial sector and dissect the outcome of a lawsuit challenging the foundations

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01:19:01

U.S. v. TikTok and WeChat: Who is Winning? |...

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2020/09/29

In the latest episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim return to China in a big way as they dive headlong into the TikTok and WeChat bans to analyze what transactions are actually prohibited, the status of the various court proceedings seeking to delay the bans, where things stand with CFIUS review of TikTok's "divestiture," and, last but not least, China's countermoves to try to ensure it will have the last word. Next, we turn to Iran and the U.S.'s attempt to unilaterally reimpose U.N. sanctions under

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All Lightning, No China | EMBARGOED! Episode 14

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2020/09/15

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim keep their promise to stay China free (for this week, at least) and change things up to bring you an entire Lightning Round-style episode. With the whole world at our disposal (other than China), we cover the following topics in lightning fashion: the latest U.S. advisory on North Korea, the first U.S. sanctions imposed on the ICC, OFAC's MOU with the State of Delaware, two recent OFAC enforcement actions against an individual and a financial institution,

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01:10:52

If TikTok & WeChat Go Away, Is It Still Safe to Use...

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2020/09/01

EMBARGOED! is back! After a brief, socially-distanced summer vacation, Brian and Tim return to tackle the messy, unprecedented U.S. government actions targeting TikTok and WeChat. Next, we return to one of our favorite topics, Huawei, to analyze the impact of the BIS final rule, which makes another attempt to disrupt the company's supply chain by further expanding the foreign direct product rule. We also discuss the first wave of sanctions targeting Hong Kong and its top officials and ponder whether

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56:49

The New Normal(ization) | EMBARGOED! Episode 12

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2020/07/28

On the latest episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim dissect the continued downward spiral of U.S.-China relations, including the sweeping new Executive Order aimed at "normalizing" U.S. relations with Hong Kong and the latest tit-for-tat sanctions imposed by the U.S. and China, respectively. Next, we cover two notable recent enforcement actions: OFAC's settlement with Amazon and a joint DOJ/OFAC resolution with Essentra FZE relating to North Korea sanctions violations. Finally, in the Lightning

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01:00:52

China Officially Takes Over the Pod (and Hong Kong) |...

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2020/07/14

On the latest episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim break down the early days of China's new national security law aimed at Hong Kong and the U.S. response, including the suspension of preferential export control treatment for Hong Kong and new sanctions on the horizon that take aim at financial institutions. Next, we revisit BIS's new military end user/military end use rules and try to decipher the recently issued BIS guidance. Finally, we unpack the somewhat unorthodox multi-agency advisory warning

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01:09:50

The Pod Where It Happened | EMBARGOED! Episode 10

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2020/06/24

Brian and Tim begin this episode of EMBARGOED! by analyzing how the revelations in John Bolton's new memoir may impact recently enacted U.S. sanctions aimed at China and the ongoing U.S. criminal case against Huawei. Next, they discuss the recent BIS rule change aimed at getting U.S. companies back in the game (while sitting alongside Huawei) in connection with international standards setting organizations. They then turn their attention to a surprising move by DOJ to dismiss charges, after securing

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01:18:16

What Will Happen to Hong Kong and a World on Fire? |...

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2020/06/09

In a slightly more-somber-than-usual episode of EMBARGOED!, we start with a few thoughts on the widespread protests in the U.S. and addressing racial injustice before pivoting to the White House announcement that Hong Kong is about to lose its special status and what that may mean for Hong Kong, China, and beyond. We then revisit one of our favorite topics, Huawei, to discuss the company's effort to weather the latest U.S. export control restrictions and check in on the Canadian extradition

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01:13:24

For Whom The Bell Tolls; It (Maybe) Tolls For Huawei...

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2020/05/27

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim dissect the latest attempt by the U.S. government to hobble Huawei by taking aiming at the telecom giant's semiconductor supply chain and ponder whether the move will have unintended consequences. Next, we analyze the increasingly realistic prospect of the U.S. unleashing economic sanctions on China. We also check in on Venezuela and the political wrangling over Nynas's removal from the SDN List before recapping the key points of the U.S. government's

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