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: January 7, 2026
January 7, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, 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
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: January 7, 2026
January 7, 2026
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, 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
Stepwise Risk Outlook
The New Rules of the Road: Top Global Risks for Businesses in 2026
January 5, 2026
By: Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Gary Corn
Stepwise Risk Outlook
India in Today’s Geopolitical and Trade Landscape
December 19, 2025
By: Zayna Dembinski
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Hoi Chung Liu, Jonathan Eaton
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong,
Kiki Dong, Isabella Rao, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Isabella Rao, Jonathan Eaton
Stepwise Risk Outlook
Sanctions Update: December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong,
Kiki Dong, Sophia Yang, Jonathan Eaton
International Compliance Blog
Weekly Sanctions Update: December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025
By: Evan T. Abrams, Meredith Rathbone, Karl Hopkins, Guy Soussan, Alexandra Melia, Darryl Nirenberg, Wendy Wysong, Ali Burney, Quentin Johnson, Elliot Letts, Melissa B. Mahle, Anni Coonan, Thomas Goldstein, Zayna Dembinski, Wilson Zhao, Zoey Hong, Kiki Dong, Sophia Yang, Jonathan Eaton