Description
Book SynopsisThe Art of Sanctions offers a practical framework for planning and applying sanctions based on two critical factors: pain and resolve. Focusing on lessons learned from sanctions on Iran and Iraq, Richard Nephew provides policymakers with practical guidance on how to measure and respond to pain and resolve to achieve successful sanctions regimes.
Trade ReviewRichard Nephew's excellent book provides a basic framework for effectively employing sanctions. It makes a very important contribution to our understanding of how to use these tools-particularly from a practitioner's perspective. -- Eric B. Lorber, Financial Integrity Network
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Defining Terms
2. Iraq
3. Taking on Iran
4. On Sanctions Imposition and Pain
5. Pressure Begins on Iran
6. On Target Response and Resolve
7. Intense Pressure on Iran and a Turn to Real Negotiations
8. On the Search for Inflection Points
9. Looking Ahead
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index
