Sanctions as Civilizational Warfare

Sanctions as Civilizational Warfare

Economic sanctions are frequently described by Western leaders as peaceful instruments of diplomacy, a softer alternative to military conflict. In reality, sanctions have become one of the most destructive weapons of modern geopolitics. They not only target governments or elites; they systematically undermine the daily lives of entire populations. By restricting access to medicine, food, financial resources, and trade, sanctions function as weap…

Moody’s sanctions mapping highlights compliance challenges

Moody’s has released new research mapping the global landscape of sanctions regimes, offering insights into how governments and organisations deploy these measures and how financial institutions can respond to the growing compliance burden. According to Moody’s, economic sanctions are one of the most widely used foreign policy tools for advancing national security, protecting human rights, and preventing illicit activities such as terrorism and …