In an increasingly fragmented global environment marked by Sanctions, Conflicts, and Security Policy, international sanctions have become a central instrument of statecraft. What were once primarily tools of diplomatic pressure are now deeply intertwined with trade policy, technological competition, and broader geopolitical rivalries, particularly in the context of evolving relations between the United States and China. For Brazilian companies operating in global value chains, understanding these dynamics is no longer optional, but strategic.

Against this backdrop, CEBRI, in partnership with the International Sanctions and Export Control Society, will host a high-level discussion examining how U.S. and European sanctions regimes have evolved, how enforcement trends are shaping global markets, and how sanctions are increasingly being used as instruments of economic competition. The session will also explore the current geopolitical and conflict landscape, with particular attention to China–U.S. tensions and their potential impacts,  and opportunities, for Brazil.

The discussion will address practical considerations for companies seeking to design and strengthen effective sanctions compliance programs, highlighting why sanctions compliance is becoming increasingly relevant for Brazilian firms engaged in trade and investment flows involving China, the United States, and Europe.

As Brazil navigates a complex multipolar order, this event aims to provide strategic insight into how sanctions policy intersects with security, trade, and corporate risk management, and how Brazilian businesses can position themselves proactively within this evolving landscape.