Iran continues to obtain electronic components with military applications through Hong Kong-based shell companies. This brief examines the application of a novel U.S. policy designed to target this pipeline to a longstanding China-based Iranian procurement network.
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The Cat’s Out of the Bag: Counterproliferation Lessons from the Curious Case of Limbach Engines
Shahed drones have been the iconic symbol of arms proliferation in recent years. This report traces the history of Iran’s and, subsequently, Russia’s efforts to procure and mass-produce the German-designed engines that power Shahed suicide drones and the role played by Chinese investors in making those engines available to them.
Red Flags in Real Cases: Enforcement and Evasion of Russia Sanctions
Illustrates common red flags using examples from U.S. export enforcement cases and other sanctions-related investigations.