Sanctions Compliance

Understanding Executive Orders: The nature of executive orders in the U.S. governmental system, their legal basis, and how they are used by Presidents to enact policy.

International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): An exploration of the IEEPA, its historical context, and how it empowers the President to regulate international commerce during national emergencies.

U.S. Sanctions Policy: The role of sanctions in U.S. foreign policy, focusing on the specifics of the sanctions against the Russian Federation, their intended impacts, and potential repercussions.

Interdepartmental Collaboration in U.S. Government: The order mentions consultations between various departments (Treasury, State, Commerce). The lesson could explore how these departments work together to implement foreign policy and economic sanctions.

Legal and International Implications: Analyzing the implications of such orders on international relations, trade, and law, especially in the context of the U.S. and Russia relations.

Case Study on Russia's Military-Industrial Base: A closer look at the Russian military-industrial complex, its role in the nation's economy, and how U.S. sanctions aim to target it.

Critical Analysis and Debate: Encouraging students to critically analyze the effectiveness and ethical considerations of such sanctions. This could involve debating alternative strategies and discussing the balance between national security and global economic stability.

This lesson provides an in-depth analysis of a specific executive order issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr."Guidance for Foreign Financial Institutions on OFAC Sanctions Authorities Targeting Support to Russia’s Military-Industrial Base" December 22, 2023, focusing on sanctions against the Russian Federation. The executive order in question is a contemporary example of how presidential authority is exercised through executive orders to address international concerns and national security issues.

In the complex world of maritime oil trade, recent geopolitical developments have necessitated a reevaluation of best practices. The Price Cap Coalition's advisory offers crucial guidance to industry stakeholders in the maritime oil industry, outlining measures to effectively navigate the challenges posed by sanctions and export controls. This lesson is tailored to provide insights into these recommended practices, focusing on compliance with price caps on Russian oil and petroleum products and safeguarding against sanctioned trade.

In the current geopolitical climate, marked by the Russian Federation's conflict with Ukraine, the role of humanitarian assistance has become increasingly crucial. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Treasury Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) have issued joint guidelines to mitigate the impact of sanctions on global food supplies and humanitarian efforts. This lesson provides an in-depth understanding of these guidelines, focusing on how they interconnect with Russia-related sanctions and the operational framework for organizations engaged in humanitarian assistance.

This lesson is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. government’s intensified efforts to crack down on evasion of Russia-related sanctions and export controls. We will examine the collaborative measures taken by the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice, particularly focusing on identifying and countering the use of third-party intermediaries for sanction evasion.

This lesson provides an insightful understanding of the concerted efforts by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, and Department of State in imposing sanctions and export controls on Russia’s military-industrial complex. The focus is on the strategic impact of these actions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the risks associated with supporting Russia’s defense capabilities.

This lesson focuses on the OFAC Food Security Fact Sheet, clarifying the impact of U.S. sanctions on agricultural trade with Russia. It aims to debunk misconceptions about sanctions impeding the flow of agricultural commodities, equipment, and medical supplies to and from Russia.