Journal Article — 19 September 2025 “How to Toughen Russia Sanctions,” by David Cortright, The National Interest, (19 September 2025). “The time to tempt Putin with concessions is over. Serious pressure is needed now to signal resolve in supporting Ukraine and impose tighter restrictions on Russia’s war-making capacity. Viable options are available for strengthening existing […]
To Support Peace Efforts, the West Needs a Coordinated Way to Effectively Reduce Sanctions
Journal Article — 27 February 2025 “To Support Peace Efforts, the West Needs a Coordinated Way to Effectively Reduce Sanctions,” by Stephen J. Fallon and George A. Lopez, Just Security, (27 February 2025). “As debates continue about sanctions relief for Syria and peace talks are being planned for the Russia-Ukraine War, Western leaders and foreign […]
Will Renewed ‘Maximum Pressure’ Sanctions Yield Maximum Results? Not Likely.
In recent years new factors such as the emergence of cryptocurrency and blockchain as well as other developments in the international political economy have made it even less likely for maximum pressure sanctions to succeed or have their desired effect. In this article published in Just Security George A. Lopez outlines the various new and […]
The Impact of Unilateral Sanctions in Latin America: Panel discussion hosted by American Society of International Law (ASIL)
(11 October 2024) In The Impact of Unilateral Sanctions in Latin America, a livestream discussion hosted by the American Society of International Law and Human Rights Interest Groups, AHSR team member George A. Lopez joins other panelists for a conversation about finding a new way forward from the use of unilateral coercive sanctions in Latin […]
A Model Humanitarian Checklist for Sanctions Units
The Model Humanitarian Checklist for Sanctions Units was created for governments and intergovernmental bodies to use as guidance prior to imposing sanctions and during periodic reviews after their imposition. Funded by the Government of Canada, it is designed to assist sanctions’ imposers to identify and, in turn, mitigate unintended humanitarian consequences. It aims to be […]