ACSS Editorial Task Force
Seeking Qualified OFAC/Sanctions Officers
Are you a sanctions expert who is passionate about writing?
We are seeking qualified sanctions officers from corporations, government agencies, international organizations, and financial institutions to contribute to ACSS Editorial Taskforce.
Editorial Task Force members are the collective “brain trust” in helping write ACSS editorial content, such as articles for our website –www.sanctionsassociation.org – and our newsletters.
The scope of this volunteer activity is spread throughout the year. The term of service is for one year, potentially renewable. The time commitment is manageable and spread throughout the planning process of our editorial calendar. The Task Force has quarterly conference calls of 60 minutes.
Task Force Qualifications
- Required: Currently a member of ACSS.
- Likes to write!
- Willing to submit one article of approximately 800 words per quarter
- Help recruit other members of the sanctions community to submit articles or for interviews, or “your words” section of our newsletter
Members of Editorial Task Force
| Name | Job Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Ramanuj Basu | Senior Manager, Global Sanctions Office | Scotiabank |
| Thomas Nollner | Independent Consultant | |
| Scott Nance | Principal | Langley Compliance Consulting |
| Glenda Juliano | Sanctions Program Manager | Raymond James |
| Alex Haines | Barrister | Outer Temple Chambers |
Recent Articles by Editorial Task Force Members
Conflicting Perspectives on Iran and the Ongoing Struggle to Comply with U.S. Sanctions
On May 8th, 2018, sanctions compliance officers’ lives became more difficult. (more…)
An Overview of Cuban Sanctions and Key Tips on How to Deal With the Ongoing Changes
The U.S. and Cuba have always seemed to be at odds. Ever since the Cold War era, when the U.S. severed political ties with Cuba, there has been tension between the two governments.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: The Unintended Consequences of Sanctions from a Population Perspective
The U.S. currently maintains economic sanctions against many countries. Frequently criticized and often viewed as a paradox of U.S. foreign policy, economic sanctions are nevertheless quickly becoming the tool of choice for many countries. Sanctions are so popular in fact that many states and municipalities within the U.S. have also begun to implement their own sanctions regimes. In 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held in Crosby v. National Foreign Trade Council that a Massachusetts law restricting state transactions with firms doing business in Burma was preempted by federal statute.
Narrow Humanitarian Exceptions to DPRK Sanctions Assert Grave Impact on Struggling North Korean Population
When it comes to the Democratic Republic of North Korea (DPRK), sanctions against the Asian country are causing challenges not only for sanctions professionals around the world, but also for the average citizen within its borders. Though DPRK is a socialist country where ideally the state provides food, housing, health coverage, education and jobs, because of the effect international sanctions have had on their economy, its citizens struggle to find work and earn enough to put food on the table
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