Steven Mnuchin

What could a Trump-Vance China policy look like?

Vance’s focus on China is not surprising. In his personal and professional life he’s seen the way People’s Republic of China actions have affected the lives of Americans.

Attack TikTok

Cut its Chinese Communist ties

Ruble Rumble

Offensive and Defensive Measures to Defeat Russia in the Economic Domain

The Problem With the Declassified Report on Khashoggi’s Death

It presents little new evidence and is unlikely to appease critics of Mohammed bin Salman.

National Economic Security

How the U.S. Can Finally Cut Off Tehran’s Financial Oxygen

Blacklist the 14 Iranian banks that are still allowed to do business with foreign customers.

Trump’s New China Strategy Must Focus on International Organizations

The White House released the “United States Strategic Approach to the People’s Republic of China” last month, outlining the Trump administration’s “National Security Strategy as it applies most...

Treasury Sanctions China-based Logistics Company Supporting Mahan Air

The U.S. Department of the Treasury last week sanctioned Shanghai-based Saint Logistics Company, a Chinese general sales agent for the U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airline Mahan Air. The move marks a warning...

It’s time to get serious about sanctioning global white supremacist groups

Last month, the State Department designated a Russian white supremacist group, the Russian Imperial Movement, as a global terrorist organization and imposed sanctions on three of its leaders. The designations...

Below the Belt and Road

Corruption and Illicit Dealings in China’s Global Infrastructure

Brothers in Arms

The Consolidation of the Turkey-Qatar Axis

Letter on New Iran Trade Vehicle

We are writing to respectfully request that you examine whether Iran’s counterpart to a new European trade vehicle formed to evade U.S. sanctions on Iran meets the criteria either for designation for being owned or controlled by designated Iranian entities subject to U.S sanctions, or for designation under Executive Order 13846. We believe it does.

Crypto Rogues

U.S. State Adversaries Seeking Blockchain Sanctions Resistance

Midterm Assessment: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Treasury’s Latest North Korea Sanctions Come Amidst Diplomatic Uncertainty

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned this week a Russian-born South African...

Treasury Re-Imposes Banking Sanctions on Iran, but Gaps Remain

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned 50 Iranian banks as well as their foreign and domestic subsidiaries on Monday as part of “its la...

Don’t Let Iran’s Rulers Abuse the Humanitarian Channel to the Detriment of the People

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced today that the global financial messaging service SWIFT “would be subject to U.S....

Here’s how to hit the Saudis — and still serve U.S. interests

Saudi-US ties are at their lowest since the 9/11 attacks. The Desert Kingdom is under fire from US lawmakers for ...

You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide From Iran Sanctions

As the U.S. begins to reimpose tough sanctions on Iran, defenders of the 2015 nuclear deal are peddling myths. They say Russia, China and India will evade sanctions. They claim oil prices will skyrock...