This paper argues for a greater commitment to sanctions that fit the reality of each discrete case of proliferation, nimble diplomacy that includes incentives-based bargaining, and strategies for reciprocal threat reduction to reduce nuclear dangers and enhance international cooperation for peace and security.
Our panel of experts discussed how the incoming Biden administration can refine and improve the role of sanctions and diplomacy to stem the spread of weapons of mass destruction, drawing on insights from our policy report, From Crisis to Opportunity: A Policy Playbook on Nonproliferation Sanctions.
“A Bold Peace Offensive to Engage North Korea,” by Frank Aum and George A. Lopez in War on the Rocks, 4 December 2020.
“Joe Biden and New Administration Could Restore Economic Sanctions,” by George Lopez in The Hill, 4 December 2020.
“From Crisis to Opportunity: A Policy Playbook on Nonproliferation Sanctions”
This policy report traces the negative consequences of Washington’s misuse of sanctions under the Trump administration, argues for a recalibration of US nonproliferation policy, and articulates specific recommendations for the incoming Biden administration.
“Donald Trump used the art of the deal buster with the Iran debacle,” by Alistair Millar, George A. Lopez, and David Cortright, The Hill, (20 August 2020).
“It’s Time to End Senseless, Endless Sanctions,” by George A. Lopez, Responsible Statecraft, (7 August 2020).
“May 8, 2018: A Day That Will Live in Acrimony,” by George A. Lopez, Responsible Statecraft, (8 May 2020).
“Charting a Roadmap for North Korea,” by George Lopez, The Hill, (30 December 2018).
“Showdown at the Security Council?” by George Lopez, The Hill, (14 December 2018).