Despite deepening divisions within NATO, member states have committed to raising military spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035. As governments face mounting pressure to rearm, growing political and public opposition is questioning the social and economic costs of the alliance’s agenda.
The US waives oil sanctions and agrees to “terminate all” sanctions as part of a potential final agreement with Iran, as the Trump administration re-tightens restrictions on Russian oil sales and the G7 pushes for additional sanctions on Moscow.
Sanctions and frozen funds hang in the balance as US-Iran peace talks continue, while Cuba runs out of fuel amid tightening sanctions and growing threats of military action.
The US unleashes “Operation Economic Fury” and blockade against Iran as sanctions on Venezuela are eased and Democrats push back on Trump threats of military action against Cuba.
Trump administration allows limited Iranian and Russian oil sales, and eases certain Venezuela sanctions. Meanwhile, the US blockade on Cuba chokes the island’s economy and population, a policy that recent polling indicates many US Americans oppose.
Trump’s oil blockade fuels a crisis in Cuba as the US and Israel strike Iran. Trump eases sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sectors, while Canada relaxes sanctions on Syria. The EU fails to adopt its 20th package of Russia sanctions.
Trump eases some sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector while maintaining the naval blockade and threatening tariffs on countries shipping oil to Cuba. Treasury Secretary Bessent says protests in Iran were sparked by sanctions-fueled economic crisis.
The following resource is intended to aid policymakers and advocates in understanding US sanctions policy and its lethal and humanitarian consequences.
Trump enacts a “blockade” on sanctioned Venezuelan oil, likely impacting Cuba’s economy too; Congress repeals a landmark Syria sanctions bill as sanctions weigh on Iran and Russia.
Europe faces increasing threats from Trump and Russia, making China a key ally for economic collaboration and diplomatic solutions, despite its authoritarian stance.
