Discussions on the quid pro quo approach to sanctions relief and concessions look like the only possible way to move forward
On July 11, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) finally adopted a resolution extending the authorization of cross-border mechanisms that guarantee the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria for another year, until July 10, 2021. However, the UN aid will now go ...
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In other words, the United States remains the world leader in terms of the sanctions’ frequent use and effectiveness. The future of US hegemony in this area will depend on the policies of other major players, such as the EU, China and Russia.
European Union: Sanctions as an Alternative to Diplomacy and Weapons
Sanctions Against Russia: A Look Into 2020. RIAC Report
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The entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009 failed to make fundamental changes to the current system of sanctioning. Article 215 (ex Article 301), making a separate section of Title IV “Restrictive Measures” of the
Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
, remained the formal basis for imposing sanctions. The newly formed European External Action Service (EEAS or EAS) together with the European Commission puts the sanctions into practice. Approval by the EU Council of regulations in the development of restricting decisions undergoes a special ...