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.
“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.
The Korea Now Podcast #45 – George Lopez – ‘The Effectiveness of North Korean Sanctions’
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“Charting a Roadmap for North Korea,” by George Lopez, The Hill, (30 December 2018).
Sanctions Expert George Lopez on Canceled North Korea Summit and U.S. Sanctions On Iran. Interview with George Lopez conducted by Julian Hayda.
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“South Korea has Critical Peace Balancing Act with North Korea,” by George A. Lopez, The Hill, (25 April 2018).
“Send a Message to North Korea: America will not Tolerate Missiles,” George A. Lopez, The Hill, (11 September 2017).
“Bankrupt the Regime,” George A. Lopez in US News & World Report, 20 April 2017.