Juan Zarate

Juan Zarate, a former US counterterrorism official and sanctions expert, joins Nicholas Mulder, a Cornell professor and author of 'The Economic Weapon.' They dive deep into the resilience of the Russian economy despite significant sanctions amid the Ukraine conflict. The duo explores how nations evade sanctions, the moral complexities of enforcement, and the evolution of sanctions as diplomatic tools. They also discuss potential strategies for utilizing frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and the dynamic nature of financial warfare.

Exploring the effectiveness of financial warfare through sanctions on Russia, challenges in enforcing sanctions, impact on international policy, historical evolution of sanctions, middle-income countries' role in relief amidst sanctions, US push for seizing Russian assets in Europe, and humorous economic proposals

Juan Zarate, former senior U.S. Treasury official and expert on sanctions and anti-money laundering, delves into the flaws of the current AML regime he helped create. He advocates for bold reforms, emphasizing the need to rethink traditional approaches and move towards behavioral analytics. Zarate discusses the challenges banks face in engaging without clear guidance and the transformative potential of AI in sharing insights. He highlights the unique moment for reform driven by technology, policy shifts, and industry fatigue, offering a hopeful vision for systemic change.

Former NSA and CIA director Michael Hayden, former CIA deputy director John McLaughlin, and Juan Zarate, former Deputy National Security Advisor, join the conversation to dissect the tumultuous relationship between Donald Trump and the intelligence community. They delve into the implications of political rhetoric on morale, the challenges of effective communication during presidential briefings, and the potential undermining of the intelligence community's credibility. The trio emphasizes the necessity of collaboration and truth-telling during these divisive times.

Juan Zarate, a leading expert in U.S. financial policy and author of "Treasury's War," discusses the strategic use of financial power in combating terrorism and rogue regimes. He explains why the Treasury Department embraced intelligence integration post-9/11 and how sanctions operate. Zarate delves into the impact of financial institutions on crime, the intricacies of the SWIFT system, and the evolving role of cryptocurrencies in financial warfare. His insights reveal the challenges of balancing legitimate funding versus illicit activities.