Tom Keatinge
Founding director of the Centre for Finance and Security at RUSI and sanctions/financial-dimension expert who argues sanctions can work as part of a broader foreign-policy toolkit.
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Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 24min
Debate: Sanctions Don’t Work as a Tool of Foreign Policy
In a lively debate, Edward Lucas, a columnist specializing in information warfare, argues for the strategic use of targeted sanctions. Tom Keating, a sanctions expert, cites success stories like the Iran deal. Conversely, Ian Proud, a former diplomat, shares firsthand experiences of sanctions failing against Russia. Rebecca Harding, a trade economist, critiques poor strategies that lead to economic fallout. The discussion also delves into the complexities of measuring sanctions' effectiveness and their unintended consequences on ordinary citizens.
Jan 23, 2026 • 43min
How Russian Sabotage Is Financed and How to Disrupt It
Matthew Redhead, a specialist in illicit finance and hybrid warfare, and Tom Keatinge, an expert on finance and security policy, unpack how Russian sabotage is funded. They explore disposable operatives, social-media recruitment, crypto and stablecoin payments. Discussion highlights tracing repeat wallet patterns, OTC crypto risks and why financial intelligence is a key disruption tool.
Jan 7, 2025 • 35min
Crypto's Role in Modern Geopolitical Chess
Tom Keatinge, Director of the Center for Finance and Security at RUSI, is an expert in financial crime and its ties to global security. In this discussion, he dives into the evolving role of cryptocurrency amid geopolitical tensions like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Tom recounts his journey from traditional finance to crypto advocacy, emphasizing how alternative payment systems challenge US dollar dominance. He highlights the implications of sanctions, BRICS' interest in de-dollarization, and the significance of Central Bank Digital Currencies in today’s financial landscape.
