Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a uniquely accessible discussion of the sanctions and international trade measures deployed against Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The book situates the sanctions response within its historical and economic backgrounds.
Trade Review'The US, UK, EU, Japan, and other allies imposed quick and coordinated sanctions on Russia following Putin's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Christine Abely wields her legal expertise to tell the fast-paced story of how, due to a complex and interdependent global economy, even these far-reaching sanctions were nevertheless not enough.' Chad P. Bown, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
'Christine Abely has pulled off an impressive feat: a comprehensive guide to the 2022 sanctions against Russia. In crisp and clear prose, Abely brings order to the complexity of the most consequential sanctions in modern history. The Russia Sanctions is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners alike.' Edward Fishman, Senior Research Scholar, Columbia University Center on Global Energy Policy; former Russia and Europe Sanctions Lead, US Department of State
Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Before the invasion; 2. Invasion: the first week; 3. The financial sanctions and impact on the global financial system; 4. Extraterritoriality; 5. The energy problem; 6. Trade as a weapon; 7. Food insecurity; 8. The oligarchs, and others; 9. Escalation; 10. Enforcement; 11. Assessing the sanctions; Conclusion.
