U.S. sanctions are playing an increasing role in U.S. foreign policy, presenting a seemingly low-cost measure to pursue foreign policy goals. Having moved away from the total embargoes of the 1990's, the U.S. now targets multi-national corporations (MNCs) to coerce target states. To isolate the targets of these sanctions the U.S. not only prohibits its own corporations from trading with sanctioned individuals and entities, but also foreign companies, e.g. European firms. These current practices draw significant resistance from both target states like Russia and Iran and third-party states like France and Germany. They argue that the current practice runs contrary to international law.
Stefan Kaschube’s presentation will show how the U.S. skillfully exploits global economic interdependence and argues that, while claims that the U.S. is violating international law are largely unfounded, the U.S. is still facing risks associated with an overly aggressive sanctions policy.
Stefan Kaschube
is a PhD candidate in international law at the University of Bonn, Germany and researches unilateral U.S. sanctions targeting corporations, their functioning and their international legal implications. He is also admitted to bar as an attorney in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
4:00-5:00 pm
Voesar Conference Room, Suite 412
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E St NW
