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Sanctions Space

ACAMS
Sanctions
Russia
Iran
Sanctions Compliance
Sanctions Evasion
UK Sanctions
Russia Sanctions
Ukraine
Export Controls
China
Financial Crime
Transatlantic Cooperation
Anti-Money Laundering
Geopolitics
National Security
Economic Warfare
OFSI
Enforcement Actions
Houthis
Counter-Terrorism Financing

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Justine sits down with Nathalie von Taaffe, a leading expert in sanctions and financial crime compliance, to explore how geopolitics — and the global race for dominance — are reshaping the compliance landscape. They discuss shifting enforcement prior... more

Justine Walker sits down with Dawson Law, a senior advisor on geopolitical risk and compliance. Their conversation explores potential scenarios for Iran, including protracted conflict, partial sanctions relief, and regime collapse — highlighting how ... more

In this episode, Justine Walker sits down with Brad Brooks-Rubin, a leading expert in sanctions, illicit finance, and corruption to examine why gold — one of the world's oldest stores of value — has become a blind spot in modern sanctions and financi... more

At the ACAMS Assembly Hollywood, Justine Walker sits down with Rachel Alpert, a leading authority on national security, sanctions, human rights, and global strategy, to unpack how geopolitics and sanctions are increasingly intertwined. Their conversa... more

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Recent Guests

Nathalie von Taaffe
Former global head of sanctions corruption and anti-tax evasion financial crime compliance at Barclays; former MD and head of financial crime compliance at ICBC
Barclays; ICBC
Episode: Nathalie von Taaffe on Power and Risk in an Evolving Sanctions Space
Dawson Law
Founder of Council Global Advisors; former US diplomat and Treasury official specializing in sanctions, illicit finance, and economic security
Council Global Advisors
Episode: Dawson Law on Iranian Sanctions, Evasion, and Global Risk
Brad Brooks-Rubin
Senior advisor in the Office of Sanctions Coordination at the State Department; involved with Sentry
U.S. State Department; Sentry
Episode: Brad Brooks-Rubin on Illicit Gold, Corruption, and Sanctions
Rachel Alpert
Co-Chair of the National Security and Crisis, Human Rights and Global Strategy Practices
Jenner & Block
Episode: Rachel Alpert on the Nexus of Geopolitics and Sanctions: Policy, Pressure, and Rollbacks
Jonathan Burke
Assistant Secretary, U.S. Treasury for Terrorist Financing
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Episode: Jonathan Burke on Evolving Threats, Technology, and Regulation
Oksana Ihnatenko
Researcher with RUSI, based in Kyiv, Ukraine
RUSI
Episode: Oksana Ihnatenko on Supporting Ukraine
Carole House
A distinguished senior fellow with expertise in national security and cybersecurity.
ACAMS
Episode: Carole House on AI, Cyber and Sanctions
Alex Zerden
Founder of Capitol Peak Strategies
Capitol Peak Strategies
Episode: Alex Zerden on the Middle East, Crypto, Cartels and Changing U.S. Priorities
Stephanie Baker
An award-winning investigative reporter at Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Business Week, and the author of 'Punishing Putin'.
Bloomberg News
Episode: Stephanie Baker on Punishing Putin

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Justine Walker
Host of Sanctions Space Podcast

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Corruption normalised

    It is concerning that ACAMS chose to feature Marshall Billingslea in this podcast, which normalises the troubling shifts we are witnessing in the US government today, including the suspension of FCPA enforcement.

    The Trump administration’s approach to tariffs, corruption, and global financial policy has been and remains largely transactional rather than principled. Presenting its policies as part of a coherent strategy that upholds international order is misleading. ACAMS has a responsibility... more

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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows depth on sanctions policy and enforcement gaps.
Some criticism around guest selections and framing of policy actions.
Audience appreciation for real-world implications of sanctions.
Guests bring credible, practitioner-focused insights.
Content is dense; accessible summaries would help newcomers.

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Brad Brooks-Rubin on Illicit Gold, Corruption, and Sanctions
Q: What makes corruption sanctions different from traditional country or sector-based sanctions?
Corruption sanctions target networks rather than a single actor, involve cross-border enablers, and can be more effective when they disrupt real money flows across multiple sectors, with emphasis on enforcement and private-sector precautions rather than symbolic penalties.
Rachel Alpert on the Nexus of Geopolitics and Sanctions: Policy, Pressure, and Rollbacks
Q: Are we using sanctions too much?
The answer depends on a careful assessment of the issue, the toolbox available, and how directly the sanctions serve the stated policy goals; sanctions succeed when they target a clear objective within a broader strategy, but should not be relied on as the sole lever.
Jonathan Burke on Evolving Threats, Technology, and Regulation
Q: How is 311 used in the context of sanctions and terrorist financing risks?
The designations under 311 are tools to influence behavior when diplomacy alone fails to curb risks; they complement other authorities and are meant to address primary money laundering concerns through strategic choices.
Jonathan Burke on Evolving Threats, Technology, and Regulation
Q: What lessons from industry are you bringing back to government to define effectiveness and risk management?
Burke emphasizes applying practical industry lessons to build scalable, risk-based approaches, focusing on tool availability, support for the private sector, and designing regulation that targets real threats rather than merely ticking boxes.
Carole House on AI, Cyber and Sanctions
Q: How can financial institutions and technology platforms build resilience against these threats?
Investing in stronger digital identity infrastructure and advanced verification systems is crucial, as well as engaging with industry and government to develop standards and tools for detection.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanctions Space

What is Sanctions Space about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A focused series exploring sanctions policy, AML, and the evolving tools of financial crime prevention, often tying macro geopolitics to on-the-ground risk management. Episodes feature senior researchers, policymakers, and researchers who discuss sanctions effectiveness, digital threats like AI-enabled fraud, and the interplay between environmental crime and sanctions. The show stands out for its in-depth discussions with practitioners from think tanks, government-adjacent groups, and major financial crime institutions, offering actionable takeaways for compliance and policy professionals while highlighting real-world challenges in Ukraine, Russia, and global enforcement.

Potential listeners can expect rigorous analysis of sanctions design... more

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1. Nathalie von Taaffe
2. Dawson Law
3. Brad Brooks-Rubin
4. Rachel Alpert
5. Jonathan Burke
6. Oksana Ihnatenko
7. Carole House
8. Alex Zerden

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