Four years ago, on December 7, 2020, the European Union (EU) adopted its Global Human Rights Sanction Regime (EUGHRSR), which has been applauded as a milestone in the field of human rights promotion and protection. December 10, the UN’s global Human Rights Day, is a suitable occasion to put both the EUGHRSR and its performance to date to scrutiny.
Schlagwort: Sanktionen
EU-wide Bans of Russian Media Outlets – More Than a Political Signal?
On May 17th, 2024, the European Council adopted a new package of EU sanctions directed against Russia, suspending the broadcasting activities of four major pro-Russian media outlets in Europe. Since the sanctioned platforms have been heavily involved in the spread of disinformation surrounding Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the ban of these outlets seems like an obvious and necessary step. However, given how easily Russian actors have been able to circumvent the blocking of media outlets, the question arises as to how effective the sanctions actually are.
Russia Cuts Off Nord Stream 1: How Will This Affect Germany’s Foreign Policy?
In early September, Russia announced an indefinite stoppage of gas deliveries to Germany via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline system, causing economic turmoil. Research findings on patterns in German and Russian policy and ongoing trends shed light on these events and their probable future impact. Despite denials from Moscow, this is a Russian attempt to influence German policy on sanctions and Ukraine. This attempt is unlikely to succeed for now. However, future developments – notably major shifts on the Ukrainian battlefield, changes in German public sentiments, and specific dynamics within the Kremlin – could cause German policy to become more susceptible to Russia’s demands.
Kontrollierte Ent- und Verflechtung als Aufgabe der Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie
In „Die große Illusion“ entwickelt der Publizist Norman Angell 1909 das Argument, dass Kriege sich für Staaten nicht mehr lohnen, weil sie durch den Handel miteinander ihren Wohlstand weit mehr vergrößern könnten, als durch militärische Eroberungen. Angell fasst damit das zentrale friedenspolitische Argument für Interdependenz zusammen: Die Förderung wechselseitiger Abhängigkeiten zwischen Staaten und ihren Gesellschaften […]
The Battle for Minds and Hearts of Russians and the Double-sided Effect of Sanctions
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine Western countries have imposed devastating sanctions on Russia. This blog argues that the current sanctions-regime help boost Kremlin-propaganda, ultimately diminishing the possibility that sanctions will procure a popular uprising or help stop the war. Western states and private organisations must avoid cultural and academic sanctions against Russians and explore ways of helping and influencing Russian civil society while comprehensive sanctions against Kremlin-linked entities are in place.
