
Welcome to Red Flags Rising, where we examine how geopolitics and national security are reshaping corporate enforcement and compliance.
In an era where “economic security” drives government intervention through increasingly strict and consequential export controls, economic sanctions, inbound and outbound investment restrictions, and tariffs, legacy mindsets and assessments of enforcement risk cre... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTechnology | |||

As the geopolitical and national political winds continue to swirl, Mike & Brent go back to basics to level-set and provide some foundational first principles of export controls compliance. They discuss the roller-coaster of the Affiliates Rule suspe... more
Mike & Brent draw inspiration from the current Broadway run of Waiting for Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter to suggest some first principals of risk-based export controls compliance to trade compliance teams. They discuss the futility of t... more
Mike and Brent take a break from Affiliates Rule (delayed) suspension news to focus on practical advice for companies that might be in the middle of U.S. government investigations into alleged export controls violations. They discuss the importance o... more
Fresh off the October 15, 2025, WIT-NC/PAEI/TTRA “Global Trade Compliance Best Practices Conference” in Santa Clara, California, Mike and Brent discuss the practical takeaways of several recent media reports and statements from the U.S. Congress, inc... more
Mike and Brent take an even deeper dive into the “Affiliates” or “50%” Rule announced by the Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS) on September 29, 2025. They identify several misperceptions in the public discussion, explain why they are misperceptions... more
Mike and Brent return with their take on a hotter-than-hot topic, the Bureau of Industry & Security’s new “50% Rule,” effective yesterday, September 29, 2025. Mike and Brent discuss the news of the rule’s announcement and the basics of what it does (... more
Mike & Brent break down the investigative report by the Editor-in-Chief of Gamers Nexus, Steve Burke, and his colleagues into GPU smuggling into China, which was recently featured on the ChinaTalk podcast with Jordan Schneider.
Mike & Brent discuss ... more
Mike and Brent pick up the discussion from Episode 25 with some further thoughts on the proposed revenue-sharing arrangement between the U.S. government and certain exporters, including what should be anticipated from the U.S. government in terms of ... more
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The content focuses on the evolving landscape of national security and compliance as it intersects with corporate practices in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions. Episodes examine critical themes such as export controls, economic sanctions, and regulatory changes, stressing the implications for U.S. businesses navigating global markets. The discussions highlight practical strategies for compliance professionals to adapt to changing legal requirements and the importance of a proactive approach in identifying potential risks.
Unique insights are provided into varying compliance dilemmas faced by companies due to regulations related to issues like AI technology and international trade with restrictive nations. The emphasis on unders... more
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