On this episode of EMBAROGED!, host Tim O'Toole and his guests, Miller & Chevalier Counsel Melissa Burgess and Collmann Griffin, explore the various ways the U.S. government lifts sanctions programs and corresponding export controls. Roadmap: So you want to lift sanctions: How can you do it? What complexities might be involved? A quick tour of history: Lifting sanctions under TWEA Section 5(b) in 1917 Lifting sanctions on China between 1969 and 1980 Syria sanctions and GL 25 Eliminating easy sanctions programs: West Bank and Zimbabwe Lifting complex sanctions programs: Myanmar/Burma and Sudan; "zombie programs" like Libya How to lift restrictions when the sanctions program target is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Iraq sanctions programs: I, II, and III ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Melissa Burgess: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess  Collmann Griffin: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/collmann-griffin  Special thanks to summer associate Chenyang Wang for her assistance in preparing this episode. Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!