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 ... ... with Turkey, as well as Al-Yarubiyah and Al-Ramtha on the country's borders with Iraq and Jordan, respectively.
Ruslan Mamedov:
Russia in Syria: A “Path Dependence Hybrid Warfare”
Since December 2019, Western countries have been blaming Russia and China ...
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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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... Treasury illustrates this fact better than anything. This decision was made immediately after the passage of
UN Security Council Resolution 2094
on the DPRK on March 7th, 2013. Note that this bank is the only banking institution authorized to provide services to diplomatic missions in North Korea, including to Russia and international organizations.
Sanctions diplomacy is a widespread instrument in the arsenal of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union. The increase in the number and scope of the European Union’s restriction of initiatives is regarded by experts ...