ABSTRACT
In the course of commerce, the exporter is drawn into questions of war and peace and the volatility of national relationships. The prerogative of nations to guarantee national security and to conduct diplomacy curtails the exporter's discretion in what and to whom he or she sells abroad. These political concerns override the economic benefits of trade and force the exporter to not only forego opportunities but maintain detailed vigilance in complying with complex rules and regulations incorporating the distinct treatment of each sovereign entity, whether there is war, the potential for war, or just the subtleties of peaceful coexistence.
