Overview
Zayna Dembinski is a risk analyst and researcher, with a focus on US foreign policy, international security, and Asia-Pacific geopolitics. Zayna provides forward-looking analysis on domestic and geopolitical developments for international clients, providing assessments and key takeaways to guide strategic decisions and stakeholder engagement plans. Zayna also supports due diligence investigations and research in support of litigation. Zayna has contributed to projects and publications with the US-China Business Council’s subnational and federal teams.
- Zayna Dembinski is an analyst and does not provide legal advice.
- M.A., Georgetown University, 2024, Security Studies
- B.S., Georgetown University, 2023, magna cum laude, International Politics
News & Publications
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Hoi Chung Liu, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Hoi Chung Liu, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
How the Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defense Pact Could Quickly Move from Paper to Reality
March 6, 2026
By: Zayna Dembinski
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Sophia Yang, Hoi Chung Liu, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Sophia Yang, Hoi Chung Liu, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Jonathan Eaton, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Isabella Rao, Jonathan Eaton, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Algirdas Semeta, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Isabella Rao, Jonathan Eaton, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Alexandra Melia, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Sophia Yang, Jonathan Eaton, Carter Spahn, Chris Dantes