Countermeasures, reprisals and the law on sanctions
Everything filed under international law in our international relations coverage, the 6 reports filed on it so far.
UN General Assembly Debates Security Council Veto on Iran
The UN General Assembly met Thursday to debate a recent Security Council veto by China and Russia, which blocked a US-backed sanctions panel on Iran.
U.S. Iran strategy at impasse over Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Efforts to achieve its goals with Iran through sanctions and military strikes have failed, leading to two debated paths forward as Iran ties...
US Removes Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List
The US removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, allowing financial transactions and easing some sanctions.
Syria’s Sanctions Relief: Gains and Limits
Rob Geist Pinfold reviews the impact of U.S. and EU sanctions easing on Syria, noting new investment flows and the continued challenges of corruption...
Tokyo's Dilemma: US Sanctions on ICC President Test Japan's Loyalty
The US has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, a Japanese judge, sparking a diplomatic crisis for Japan's Prime...
China's New Laws Ensnare Western Companies in Legal Bind
China's expanding economic security toolkit is countering Western trade and financial restrictions, putting foreign companies in a bind between...