The Bassiouni Group

10/23/2026

Did you miss Week? Don't worry. We've got you covered. Read our summary right here 👉(https://bassiounigroup.com/blog/climateweek2026) and check out the chart below. As always, reach out to us ([email protected]) with any of your corporate sustainability questions or needs. Visit https://bassiounigroup.com/sustainability for more information.

09/22/2026

Climate Week and UNGA are both underway. Whether you're visiting our hometown of NYC or not, we want to connect with you. Just send an email ([email protected]) or call/text (888-686-6160).

The sustainability and regulatory environment continues to present new challenges and opportunities – from disclosure & reporting to climate risk to a host of new regulations (EUDR, CBAM, PPWR, SB 54, SB 253, SB 253) entering the enforcement period. The Climate Week theme this year is "Energy. Impact. Action." That last part is critical -- it's all about action.

Visit TBG’s blog ➡️ (https://bassiounigroup.com/blog/climateweek). Excerpt: “As thousands of business leaders, policymakers, investors and sustainability professionals descend on New York City for Climate Week NYC, one thing is increasingly clear: the corporate sustainability conversation has entered a new phase. For much of the last decade, the focus was on ambition. Companies established net-zero targets, developed sustainability strategies, conducted materiality assessments, expanded reporting and announced increasingly ambitious climate commitments.

Today, the challenge is different.

Companies are being asked to implement amidst a challenging regulatory and geopolitical landscape.

That means translating objectives into operational processes. It means collecting increasingly granular data from facilities, products and suppliers. It means understanding a rapidly evolving regulatory environment spanning multiple jurisdictions. And increasingly, it means demonstrating the financial significance of…”

09/11/2026

Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11th, we at The Bassiouni Group take a moment to remember and honor the memory of the fallen. Our thoughts are with their families in New York, Tristate region & beyond. We will

07/05/2026

From New York City, the home of Lady Liberty, The Bassiouni Group wishes you a very happy and festive July 4th -- the Semiquincentennial. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. "

07/02/2026

The 14th edition of The Bassiouni Group’s internship program got underway on June 15th. We are excited to introduce this year’s cohort and the team members (Nayva, Maite, Phumelele, Chanuk, Christy), who are working on a variety of projects covering Management Consulting/Corporate Sustainability, Public Sector Consulting/International Development, and Impact Investment. Scroll below for details. TBG’s internship program provides hands-on experience—focusing on technical skills, project management & leadership training—and we are thrilled to be working with another stellar group of interns this summer.

06/19/2026

Welcome to the latest episode of The Global List Podcast: “Iran and the Escalation Trap” (listen now👉 https://shorturl.at/t2qto). We've reached a critical milestone in the US-Iran-Israel War, and it’s time to step back and analyze what has happened and what could happen. What led to the crisis? Why is the ceasefire/peace deal so fragile? How was the Strait of Hormuz transformed into such a critical point of leverage? What is the Escalation Trap, and why did the U.S. fall into it? We spoke to Prof. Robert Pape, the renowned political scientist & international security affairs expert, who developed the Escalation Trap framework, to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict. The Global List Podcast is available on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple, Pandora etc. For part 1 of “Iran and the Escalation Trap” click here and stay tuned for part 2.

Episode Summary:

The - - raged for over 3 months, and regardless of the next phase, something has fundamentally changed in the and globally. What led to the crisis? Why is the ceasefire/peace deal so fragile? How was the transformed into such a critical point of leverage? What is the Escalation Trap, and why did the U.S. fall into it? How can we analyze the conflict within the context of the Escalation Trap? What do we need to understand about the illusion of air power? What are the escalation and de-escalation pathways? Furthermore, what are the & consequences of this over the short and long term? What should we expect in the next phase? We spoke to Prof. Robert Pape, the renowned political scientist & international security affairs expert, who developed the Escalation Trap framework, to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of the conflict. Part 1 of 2.

04/02/2026

Most companies are underestimating what it will take to meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). With the December 30th, 2026, deadline approaching, many multinationals are discovering that compliance requires new levels of supply chain visibility, geolocation data, legal coordination, and operational change.

On Wednesday, May 6th (12pm EDT), TBG's David Solomon Bassiouni and Kathrine Nasteva will co-host the "EUDR: 2026 Playbook" webinar. This session is designed for sustainability, legal, compliance, and supply chain leaders on the frontlines. Register here (https://bassiounigroup.com/events). The webinar include key insights from our experience preparing Fortune 500 clients, and we will cover the following:

🎯 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 – How to effectively navigate the new landscape and core requirements.

🎯 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 – How leading organizations can accelerate and optimize overall compliance.

🎯 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 – Latest insights and what key EU authorities actually expect.

🎯 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Where companies are getting stuck and how to tackle key issues.

🎯 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 – What you need to prioritize, including key tips on supplier engagement & the data gathering process, due diligence statements, and risk management.

If you are focused on hashtag compliance, this session will help you move from planning to ex*****on, and you can take the practical steps to avoid last-minute risk. Also, you can present any questions you might have during the Q&A portion. Click here (https://bassiounigroup.com/events).

02/20/2026

In a major decision, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down the Trump administration's global tariffs -- the President's signature economic policy. SCOTUS ruled that the President does not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs.

The decision will reverberate for some time and there are a number of implications to consider in the coming days and weeks.

For now, it's likely that the administration will use other (more limited) mechanisms: "Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 allows the administration to impose tariffs to address trade deficits, but those tariffs are limited to 15%, and can only be imposed for 150 days. Likewise, Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act or Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allow the president to impose tariffs, but only after a fact-finding by the U.S. Trade Representative and the Commerce Department." As this plays out, what happens to the trade deals negotiated over the past year and the administration's use of tariffs as a major tool in foreign policy (not just economic policy)? Could the administration go through Congress to secure a legislative path? This is possible but much harder now given Republicans' razor-thin majority in the House and pending Midterms.

Additionally, thousands of American businesses impacted by the tariffs could use the "duty drawback" provision to secure billions of dollars in refunds ($142B collected so far). The "duty drawback" provision does not apply to all businesses and there may be a messy legal fight ahead. Businesses may also expect and plan for a more predictable trade environment -- without the threat of sweeping tariffs. It's also worth noting that some companies (e.g. Costco) filed a lawsuit filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in late 2025 in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking a full refund of duties paid on imported goods. Today's SCOTUS decision will only strengthen Costco's argument. American consumers, who have absorbed some of the downward price pressures as businesses passed on costs, may find some relief in the mid-term.

More to come. Watch this space.

BREAKING: The US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, undercutting his signature economic policy and delivering his biggest legal defeat since he returned to the White House. Read our full live coverage: bloom.bg/4coneMj

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02/05/2026

Join The Global List Podcast for part 2 of "Drone Wars: The Future of Warfare". Timely analysis of drone warfare in the Ukraine-Russia War and how it's reshaping warfare. Listen now (https://open.spotify.com/episode/46r4Un3TGMsqYcJ5x2jWlC?si=4ae00137463b429f).

Episode Summary:
Drones are redefining the battlefield and redefining . In the Ukraine-Russia War, we are witnessing the real-time and devastating impact of drones. We are also witnessing considerable and tactical adaptation. So, how are drones changing the battle space, and how will they impact the future of beyond the conflict? How are reshaping hashtag strategy, tactics, and operations? What is the significance of Operation Spiderweb, and how are both sides innovating in the sky and underwater? What is happening on the ground in Ukraine right now, and what critical factors do we need to know? We spoke to Dr. Marina Miron, a leading military expert at King's College (London), to gain deeper insights and technical analysis to understand the broader implications for the conflict as well as Europe, , and the world. Part 2 of 2.

02/05/2026

some countries are worried about publicly refusing trump’s demands.

others are not.