Max Meizlish
Max Meizlish is a senior research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. foreign policy and national security issues. He has been vocal about the implications of South Africa's foreign relations, particularly its ties with adversarial nations like Russia and Iran, stressing the need for substantive reform in the country's policies during ongoing negotiations with the U.S.
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Former Treasury sanctions official Max Meizlish says the Trump administration is expanding 'unprecedented' pressure beyond Cuba itself.
New law targets countries using Cuban doctors in forced labor program
United States· 2026-07-06
Max Meizlish warns that the success of regimes in evading restrictions risks creating the impression that sanctions no longer work.
Statele Unite își intensifică războiul economic. Adversarii săi par însă neclintiți
Romania· 2026-06-23
Max Meizlish warned that Julius Malema could find himself the target of Global Magnitsky Act sanctions.
South Africa's Julius Malema under Trump scrutiny for extremist viewsUnited States· 2025-05-31
Analyst Max Meizlish discussed the corruption in South Africa and its impact on the state's ability to provide services.
Trump confronts South African president over staggering murder rateUnited States· 2025-05-26
Max Meizlish stated that South Africa has attracted the ire of the president and key members of Congress.
White House braces for tense meeting between Trump and South Africa's RamaphosaUnited States· 2025-05-21
