The Continuing Challenge of Sanctions Policy Reform
Podcast — 1 December 2021
The Kroc Cast: The Continuing Challenge of Sanctions Policy Reform. George Lopez talks with Esfandyar Batmanhelidj, Francisco Rodríguez, and Annie Charif.
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Webinar: Advancing the Debate about the Humanitarian Impact of Economic Sanctions
Join us for a Webinar — December 6, 2021; 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET (US)
Since the end of the Cold War, sanctions have become an essential instrument of global and national foreign policy. But in many cases, they have created economic hardship and harmed innocent civilians. How can policymakers increase the effectiveness of sanctions while creating stronger safeguards to prevent negative humanitarian impacts?
Join us for a policy conversation webinar:
Monday, December 6
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET (US)
An opportunity to energize multilateral diplomacy on Syria
Journal Article — 21 September 2021
“An opportunity to energize multilateral diplomacy on Syria,” by George A. Lopez and Hrair Balian, Responsible Statecraft, (21 September 2021).
Sanctions will kill and rarely win when implemented with ‘full force’
Journal Article — 23 August 2021
“Sanctions will kill and rarely win when implemented with ‘full force’,” by George A. Lopez, Responsible Statecraft, (23 August 2021).
Getting the Balance Right: Refining the Strategic Application of Nonproliferation Sanctions
Report — April 2021
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.
How America could build global opposition to the coup in Burma
Journal Article — 4 February 2021
“How America could build global opposition to the coup in Burma,” by George Lopez and David Cortright, The Hill, (4 February 2021).
A Policy Playbook on Nonproliferation Sanctions
Webinar — January 2021
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
Op-ed — 4 December 2020
“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
Op-ed — 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
Report — 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.