Sanctions
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Evaluating the Costs and Consequences of Sanctions
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The joint US, EU, and G7 allies sanctions regime against Russia is unprecedented in scope, magnitude, and timing. The ‘Western’ alliance has targeted a broad range of Russian institutions, entities, and domestic industries. Additional sanctions have been directly levied on Russian elites and their fancy toys. As a senior Biden…
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The Impact of Sanctions on Iran’s Energy Sector
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The recent withdrawal of the United States from the multilateral Iran Nuclear deal (commonly known as JCPOA) reimposes American sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil and natural gas. The decision from the Trump administration will have wide-reaching effects on everyone from bankers and insurers to international shipping companies and…
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The Evolution and Challenges of UN Targeted Sanctions
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In 1990, the United Nations Security Council imposed several economic sanctions on Iraq in response to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. These measures were aimed at restoring international peace and security; however, they failed to accomplish their goals while raising political, economic, and humanitarian concerns. This was also the case…
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US-Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Time for a paradigm shift
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Dr. Parsi warns against continued sanctions on Iran, discusses the impact of US Congress on nuclear negotiations, and highlights the need for a paradigm shift in US-Iran relations.
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Let’s Make a Deal: An Analytical Framework for the Iran Nuclear Negotiations
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Researchers graphically illustrate why previous diplomatic efforts have failed to deter Iran’s progress toward a nuclear weapons capability.
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Iranian Sanctions: New Wine in Old Bottles?
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The oil embargo against Iran will hurt that country’s economy. But it could also have adverse effects in the EU.