Fresh New Topics and Old Favorites | EMBARGOED! Episode 40

Before turning to some old favorites, Brian and Tim cover some fresh new topics, including the first designations under, and tailored aims of, the new Ethiopia-related sanctions program and the Cambodia Business Advisory on High-Risk Investments and Interactions. Next, they discuss recent actions to combat Iran's attempts to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and Russia's latest provocations with respect to Ukraine and Europe's energy supply. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim briefly consider a possible U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics and the end of OFAC's Burundi sanctions program.

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EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts.

EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!

Roadmap:

• Introduction
• The Rundown
  • New Ethiopia E.O. and Designations
  • Cambodia Business Advisory
  • Election Interference by Iranian Cyber Actors
  • Warning Russia on Ukraine and EU Energy Supply
• Lightning Round
  • U.S. Close to Announcing Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics?
  • End of the Burundi Sanctions Program
• Final Thoughts

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