Sanctions As a Foreign Policy Tool

This program will discuss the concept of sanctions as a tool to protect national security interests and promote foreign policy objectives. The program will discuss the different categories of sanctions, including (i) embargo versus targeted sanctions, (ii) horizontal programs versus country programs, (iii) primary versus secondary sanctions, and (iii) quasi-secondary sanctions. 

In addition, the program will discuss the use of sanctions in recent years in diplomatic and military conflicts, including Iran, Russia, and, more recently, Israel. The program will also address the jurisdictional scope of sanctions and the differences between US, EU, and UK regimes. 

This program will benefit corporate and transactional lawyers as it will help them navigate an increasingly complex and constantly evolving regulatory environment.

1. Identify sanctions constraints in a given transaction
2. Analyze the extra-territorial impact of U.S. sanctions
3. Appreciate the influence of politics in shaping sanctions
4. Comprehend the multi-jurisdictional approach of sanctions in complex transactions
5. Evaluate enforcement trends