Sanctions

US-Israeli strikes on Iran derail negotiations while more action is needed to fully repeal Syria sanctions. Trump is still reluctant to sanction Russia despite pressure.

The US and EU lift broad Syria sanctions while Trump flip-flops on Venezuela and Russia sanctions policy. Nuclear talks between the US and Iran appear promising despite key differences.

Trump considers additional sanctions on Cuba, announces talks with Iran, and sets conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria. Meanwhile, momentum is building for the explicit use of tariffs as a form of sanctions.

A new CEPR paper casts serious doubt on recent claims that US economic sanctions do not contribute to increased Venezuelan migration to the United States.

Does sanctions relief actually spur migration? Our analysis suggests a recent paper draws conclusions resulting from a coding error.

The US ramps up efforts targeting Cuban medical missions, while it appears that maximum pressure sanction are returning to Venezuela and Iran. A New CEPR issue brief explores how economic sanctions drive migration.

Throughout his career, Congressman Grijalva worked tirelessly for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.

The Center for Economic and Policy Research mourns the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ). Throughout his career, Congressman Grijalva worked tirelessly for a more equitable, just, and peaceful world.

There is overwhelming evidence that migration is driven in large part by adverse economic conditions and that sanctions can have severe, harmful economic and humanitarian consequences.

Examine the role of economic sanctions in shaping migration patterns and their significant impact on affected populations.