On 7 April 2026, President Donald Trump tweeted that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” raising fears of unprecedented global escalation and placing the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the world’s attention. Notwithstanding the two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan on 8 April 2026, the Strait remained far from open; with Iran controlling vessel traffic and imposing tolls on them, and followed by the US Navy imposing a naval blockade. Regardless of how this conflict

“How can we get business to listen to compliance?” This is the most common question I’ve heard at every compliance conference I’ve attended over the past decade. It signifies a persistent and ongoing tension between business functions and the compliance, risk, and legal teams. The simple answer is, “just build relationships.” However, saying that is like telling a sad person to “just be happy.” It oversimplifies complex dynamics. Building relationships is far more complex tha

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