Between hollow rhetoric and war: how sanctions work – and why they often don’t | US foreign policy
IIn 432 BC, the Athenian Empire sought to teach its tiny neighbor Megara a punitive lesson after various acts of rebellion. Instead of starting a peace-breaking war with Sparta, Athens took the novel approach of blocking the Megarians from using all of the ports in the area. This became known as the Megarian Edict, and […]
State Department, at Behest of Khashoggi Group, Sanctions Israeli Protesters
The United States is set to impose sanctions on the “Tsav 9” Israeli protest movement, which has blocked some aid shipments to the Gaza Strip in recent weeks in protest against aid being stolen by Hamas, the hostage-takers. The Biden administration has already imposed sanctions on Israel for “extremist settler violence” targeting individuals who have […]
42 House Democrats Break With Party To Pass Sanctions Against ICC
The House of Representatives reportedly passed a resolution on Tuesday to impose sanctions if the International Criminal Court (ICC) attempts to indict the US or its allies. The move comes as the ICC is considering issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli government officials. Republican Representative Chip Roy of […]
Republicans advance sanctions on International Criminal Court
House Republicans on Monday passed a bill to punish the International Criminal Court (ICC) after its top prosecutor recommended war crimes charges against Israeli leaders during the war against Hamas. The House Rules Committee voted 9-3 along strictly partisan lines to send the bill to the full House to impose sanctions on ICC officials. The […]
An Endless Wave Of US-Led Sanctions Might Be The Greatest Gift China Has Ever Received
US attempts to isolate its opponents on the international stage through strong sanctions have paved the way for a new shadowy global alliance led by the West’s biggest foe, China. The United States and many Western countries have imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. These countries have received additional sanctions in recent […]
Biden White House rejects ICC sanctions proposed by lawmakers after Israel warrant requests
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Democratic Rep. blasts ICC as ‘Ministry of Magic’ for Israel warrant push, calls for sanctions
A leading Democratic lawmaker invoked the “Harry Potter” series in his criticism of the International Criminal Court prosecutor’s targeting of Israel. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) appeared to suggest that President Biden should not have reversed former President Donald Trump’s decision to impose sanctions on the ICC. “Obviously, in hindsight, that’s where we are now,” Moskowitz […]
Sanctions Aren’t Hurting Russia, Biden’s Handcuffing Ukraine Too Much
On Friday’s “CNN Newsroom” broadcast, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, said the Russian economy is “doing well” because China and India are buying Russian oil and delays in supplies to Ukraine are hurting the country, but President Joe Biden also needs to ease restrictions on Russian weapons use. […]
International Criminal Court: 20 years, billions spent, limited success as US considers sanctions
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Shorten the war in Ukraine by closing loopholes in sanctions against Russia
The war between Russia and Ukraine has entered a critical stage. Kiev is deploying new Western munitions to build solid defenses and reverse Russian gains on the battlefield. At the same time, Moscow seeks further territorial conquests by increasing military production with export energy revenues and circumventing international sanctions. Therefore, closing the sanctions loopholes that […]