This book examines the sanction regimes imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations against Russia, Iran, and North Korea. While the application of sanctions as a foreign policy tool has developed considerably, particularly over the last three decades, their empirically verifiable effects remain contested. Based on detailed empirical evidence, this book investigates the dynamic nature of individual sanctions measures, their multi-layered objectives as a foreign policy tool, their effects on the targeted economies and governments, and how targeted states respond to them. Furthermore, it offers a rare comparative perspective. The book presents a concise summary of the most important aspects and describes some key characteristics that could improve the use of sanctions as a foreign policy tool. This book will appeal to researchers, scholars, and students of international relations, as well as practitioners and policy-makers interested in a better understanding of the effects of sanction regimes and the improvement of sanctions as a foreign policy tool.
This book examines the sanction regimes imposed by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations against Russia, Iran, and North Korea. While the application of sanctions as a foreign policy tool has developed considerably, particularly over the last three decades, their empirically verifiable effects remain contested. Based on detailed empirical evidence, this book investigates the dynamic nature of individual sanctions measures, their multi-layered objectives as a foreign policy tool, their effects on the targeted economies and governments, and how targeted states respond to them. Furthermore, it offers a rare comparative perspective. The book presents a concise summary of the most important aspects and describes some key characteristics that could improve the use of sanctions as a foreign policy tool. This book will appeal to researchers, scholars, and students of international relations, as well as practitioners and policy-makers interested in a better understanding of the effects of sanction regimes and the improvement of sanctions as a foreign policy tool.
It is said that cancer reaches far beyond the body it attacks. Liz, the youngest of four siblings, spent the majority of her early years in Victoria and Tasmania. In her thirties, she followed her heart to the coast of New South Wales. By age thirty-nine, she was a wife and mother on the verge of a new life as a theology student. And then she heard the two words no woman ever wants to hear: breast cancer. It’s [Not] All About Liz! tells the true story of her battle with cancer through her eyes—and through those of her family. Liz; her older sister, Judy; her eldest daughter, Clara; and Joe, the family patriarch, each share a unique perspective on how Liz’s cancer impacted them. The experience took her family and friends on a roller-coaster ride of emotion, one that contained moments of heartbreaking darkness— but also unexpected light.
Follow a group of mostly Black parents in gentrifying Brooklyn as they learn to share their public elementary school with white newcomers. Hurt feelings and misunderstandings push parents apart, but they work to build mutual trust and interracial solidarity to fight for better schools for all"--
Embark on a festive journey around the globe with Mary P. Pringle and Clara A. Urann in 'Yule-Tide in Many Lands.' Penned in the late 19th century, this heartwarming collection of tales provides readers with a cultural tapestry of how Christmas is celebrated across various countries. As Pringle and Urann delve into different traditions, they unfold tales of festive customs, joyful celebrations, and the unique ways in which people around the world mark the holiday season. 'Yule-Tide in Many Lands' is more than a festive anthology; it's a literary exploration of the universal spirit of joy and togetherness during the holiday season. Join Pringle and Urann on this literary expedition where each page unveils a new chapter of global festivities, making 'Yule-Tide in Many Lands' an essential read for those captivated by tales of cultural celebrations and the magic of Christmas around the world.
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