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U.S. sanctions exacerbate the suffering of millions. They should target the corrupt and powerful instead.

US sanctions policy should account for peacebuilding and other crucial civic and development activities.

The Taliban’s rapid takeover of Afghanistan set back decades-long efforts to integrate Afghanistan into the international community. Nowhere is this more apparent than on anti-money…

It's time to flip the presumption - critical humanitarian assistance should continue even when sanctioned actors take over governing.

Humanitarian access will be essential for Afghans after August 31. Here's how the US & international community should ensure its continuation.

The US State Department, Treasury must take immediate steps to ensure that sanctions on the Taliban do not block international aid to Afghans.

Avoidable consequences of U.S. sanctions for Afghan civilians

Determining how the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) can be improved while preserving its value as a flexible instrument of foreign policy is daunting.

What can Global Magnitsky Act sanctions accomplish in the battle against corruption and human rights abuse? According to anti-corruption NGO The Sentry, a lot. Successful case…

The process for granting licenses under sanctions programs is opaque and the information shared with Congress and the public on licenses is meagre.

A US willingness to consider mitigation will signal the true intent of sanctions against the ICC prosecutor and a division director.

What messages is the United States sending by targeting Fatou Bensouda and Phakiso Mochochoko in particular?