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China is Cropping Up on US Soil American lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have increasingly expressed concerns about foreign investment in the US agriculture industry, including purchasing farmland. Although the increasing criticism may seem like an overreaction because foreign investors own just 3.1 percent of all US farmland (as of 2021), significant strategic factors must be […]

Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Albemarle’s Fined $2.8 million to Settle Global FCPA Violations

Albemarle corporation, agreed to a $2.8 million payment in penalties and disgorgement to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations related to bribery in Vietnam, India, and Indonesia. According to the DOJ, Albemarle conspired to pay bribes to government officials in these countries […]

Poland: A Power Player on Europe’s Eastern Front

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, Poland has played an increasingly important role in mitigating tensions along NATO and the EU’s easternmost flank. Although Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have jointly made-up Europe’s eastern front as NATO allies and members of the EU for nearly 20 years, the strategic importance of their location has come […]

Europe at War: Cybersecurity Threat

In 2022, Europe was overrun by war for the first time since World War II due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Though Russia’s onslaught has featured all the trappings of conventional warfare, like heavy artillery, ballistic missiles, and the mobilization of troops, it has also revolutionized the role of the cyber realm in armed conflict. […]

Demystifying Risk Management

In today's interconnected world, the global landscape is constantly evolving and presenting new challenges. These challenges arise from various factors, including economic fluctuations, social dynamics, and regional conflicts. Understanding and navigating these dynamic landscapes is crucial for businesses and decision-makers. It allows them to anticipate and adapt to changes, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities. By […]

Geopolitical Risk in the Middle East – Spotlight Iran: Social Media Crackdown and Civil Unrest

Iran in the context of the Middle East’s geopolitical situation has long provided both political risks and business opportunities. The oil and gas sector, service and agriculture sectors, and a “noticeable state presence in manufacturing and finance services” dominate Iran’s economy. Aiming to move Iran away from a heavily oil-dependent economy, Iranian authorities have […]

Understanding Geopolitical Threats

Geopolitical threats affect businesses, organizations, governments, and even individuals around the world. As a business owner, these threats can affect your profits, your reputation, and even your ability to do business in certain countries. If you fail to identify and understand the geopolitical threats that affect your business, you’re likely to end up losing […]

Unveiling the Grupo Aval FCPA Settlement: Lessons in Corporate Responsibility

New Grupo Aval FCPA Settlement On August 10, 2023, the Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice along with the Securities and Exchange Commission to pay $80.8 million dollars as a result of an FCPA fine. These fines were related to a toll road project the […]

Russian Sanctions Evasion Risk

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, it has been faced with an unprecedented number of sanctions--over 10,000--as the United States, the European Union, and other Western countries have sought to undercut Russian wartime revenue and hinder its ability to fund its military efforts. Although many expert reports suggest that the sanctions have […]

Europe at War: Energy Crisis

In the nearly year and a half since Russia first invaded Ukraine, much has shifted in the European bloc as it responds and adapts to the conflict occurring in its own backyard. Russia’s apparent commitment to continuing the war has prompted many members of the bloc to ask themselves what could come next, and […]

CHINA 2023: The Year of the Sanction

American and European sanctions against Russia have largely dominated discussions surrounding sanctions against foreign entities in 2022 and 2023 in an effort to hobble its war of aggression in Ukraine. Behind the scenes, however, there has been a slew of other sanctions in operation as the United States quietly tries to curb Chinese technological advancement […]

Unveiling the FTX Scandal: Unraveling Fraud and Financial Misconduct in the Cryptocurrency World

The FTX Saga Continues On November 2, 2022, the news website CoinDesk published an article that left many people wondering just how solvent the cryptocurrency trading platform FTX truly was. With questions about other companies founded by FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, many who held FTT, the platform’s cryptocurrency token, began selling their tokens. Within […]

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