It’s been a wild ride for Syria’s interim President, Ahmed al Sharaa. Recently, he was photographed alongside Donald Trump in Riyadh, marking a historic moment: the announcement of the end of U.S. sanctions on Syria. It’s quite the turnaround for a man who once had a $10 million bounty on his head. There’s a growing sense of optimism about Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system, after years of international isolation. Our expert host, Marit Rødevand, is joined by Luma Zitani , financial crime practitioner, to ask: Trump lifts sanctions on Syria – now what? The pair discuss: how sanctions have impacted Syria for decades, the impact of Trump's announcement, and can you just turn off sanctions like turning off a tap? Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry , here . Be part of our summer podcast series, The Soapbox , here . Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles Editor: Dominic Delargy Engineer: Nicholas Thon ____________________________________ The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime , anti-money laundering (AML) , compliance , sanctions , and global financial regulation . Hosted by Marit Rødevand , Fredrik Riiser , and Robin Lycka , each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking , fintech , regulatory bodies , and investigative journalism . Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens. The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise . Get in touch at:
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