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World Bank Reconsiders Nuclear Finance

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Under mounting pressure from advocates and stakeholders—most prominently the United States government—the World Bank recently rescinded its longstanding ban on financing nuclear power projects and announced its plan to...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Unpacking the U.S. Sanctions Reversal on Syria: Implications and Future Outlook

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Key Takeaways: - Executive Order 14312 revokes the six executive orders that formed the foundation of the Syrian Sanctions Program, terminates the national emergency underlying those executive orders and waives and relaxes...more

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What U.S. Businesses Need to Know About Reentering the Syrian Market & the Changing Post-Assad Sanction Landscape

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On May 23, 2025, approximately five months after the Assad regime was overthrown, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) officially issued Syria General License (GL) 25, which lifted the...more

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Sanctions Relief For Syria: The United States And European Union Offer Broad Sanctions Relief To Syria

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Building on the Quick Take Alert K2 Integrity published on 15 May 2025, this alert outlines the recent developments regarding the easing of Syria sanctions. While the United States has not fully lifted its Syria sanctions, it...more

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U.S. Government Eases Some Restrictions on Syria

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On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced several actions to provide sanctions relief to Syria. OFAC is the primary government agency responsible for administering U.S....more

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Syria-ous Changes for Middle East Business? The United States, UK, and Europe Relax Sanctions on Syria

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In a significant shift in international policy, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have each taken steps to ease sanctions on Syria, aiming to support the country’s reconstruction and political transition...more

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Trump Issues Executive Order Aimed at Reforming U.S. Foreign Defense Sales System

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WHAT: The Trump Administration released an Executive Order (EO) seeking to reform the U.S. systems for selling and transferring defense articles to ally and partner nations. The EO lists five policy objectives: (1) improving...more

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Trump Administration Executive Order on Arms Sales

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On April 10, the Trump administration announced, through an executive order (EO), a new initiative to reform the defense sales system, with the goal of improving the speed and accountability of the system....more

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White House Executive Orders Impacting Tax and Trade – Developments of the Week of February 3, 2025

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Last week, the White House issued two Executive Order (EO) updates delaying the imposition of 25-percent tariffs on both Mexico and Canada until March 4, 2025, stating in both EO updates: “In recognition of the steps taken by...more

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White House Executive Orders Impacting Tax and Trade – Developments of the Week of January 27, 2025

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A range of White House Executive Orders (EOs) are likely to impact tax and trade policy. In this alert, DLA Piper’s Tax and Trade policy team provides updates and insights on relevant policy developments from the week of...more

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Geneva Insights - February 2025

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International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

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