The Ukraine War marks a watershed in the deployment of sanctions. For the first time, G7 allies targeted a large economy; in addition to having the world’s eighth largest nominal GDP, Russia is a major global commodity exporter with a global footprint. The sanctions imposed on Russia since February 2022 were not just greater in scale and scope than those imposed previously, but different in kind. But how much of an innovation were they, and what clues do they offer for the future role of sanctions as a tool of policy?

Episode contributors:

Agathe Demarais, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations

Brad Setser, Whitney H. Shepherdson Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations

Series moderator:

Sam Lowe, Partner and Head of the Trade and Market Access Practice, Flint Global

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With global commerce and global trade reliant on complex supply chains, countries can be dependent on a limited number of producers and suppliers. But at what point does over-dependence become a problem? What can organisations do to manage these dependencies against a background of geopolitical risk and policy instability?

Episode contributors:
Julian King, former European Commissioner for the Security Union

Alicia Garcia Herrero, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific, Natixis; Senior Fellow, Bruegel

Series moderator:

Sam Lowe, Partner, Flint Global

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.

Every day around the world, trade generates vast quantities of data. Digitised, that data can be used to manage risk more effectively, contribute to the de-carbonisation of trade, and make trade more accessible. Yet digitalisation of trade data requires regulatory frameworks for data protection, cyber security, consumer protection and sanctions compliance. How can a balance between opportunity and risk be achieved as trade finance enters a new digital era, and what do practitioners need to be thinking about?

Episode contributors:

James Binns, Managing Director, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital, Barclays

Shamika Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD

Anna Isaac, City Editor, The Guardian

Series moderator:

Sam Lowe, Partner, Flint Global

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views, policy or position of American International Group Inc, or its subsidiaries or affiliates (AIG). Any content provided by the speakers in this podcase series is their opinion, and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or group of individuals or anyone or anything. AIG makes no warranty or representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness or validity of any information provided during this podcast series, and AIG will not be liable for any errors, inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided during this podcast series or any damages, losses, liabilities, injuries resulting from or arising from the Podcast including your use of the Podcast.