‘War is the continuation of politics by other means’. This well-known quote from 19th century Prussian military strategist Carl von Clausewitz epitomises the Russian and Chinese role in the Syrian conflict, which is now in its tenth year. The conflict began in March 2011 after pro-democracy protests in Syria were brutally crushed by the Syrian […]
Tag Archive | Sanctions
Explaining the China-Russia Partnership in Syria
Posted on September 4, 2020.
Posted in China, Conflict, Middle East, Russia, Syria, UN, World
The Obsolescence of Sanctions against Iran
Posted on June 21, 2020.
The deadly impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Iran has given a new focus to the ongoing debate about the purpose, effectiveness and relevance of US sanctions imposed on the country. Many leaders, political figures, and organisations have questioned the continuance of these sanctions. These include the UN Secretary General, the UN Special Rapporteurs on […]
Posted in Iran, Middle East, US, World
Don’t Lift Sanctions on Zimbabwe – Just Yet
Posted on November 29, 2017.
Zimbabwe has finally toppled its longtime dictator, Robert Mugabe. So it’s time for the the international community to lift its sanctions on the country, right? Wrong. The new leader of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, was one of Mugabe’s most notorious henchmen until he fell out of favor a few months ago. It would be premature to […]
Posted in Africa, Global Economy, UN, World
CUBA: Someone Must Spoil the Party.
Posted on September 28, 2015.
Since D17 (17th December 2014), when President Obama announced sweeping change in U.S. policy toward Cuba, news about the country has been exciting. Headlines such as ‘Obama making history’, ‘Diplomatic Relations Restored’, ‘Cuba off the Terrorist List’,‘Cuba Reopen D.C. Embassy’, ‘The American Flag being raised outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana’ and ‘American businesses preparing to […]
Posted in Economics, Global Economy, Latin America, US, World
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The Futures of US Foreign Policy in Latin America
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The Hidden Pandemic of Violence Against Women
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