Hare Analyzes Cuba’s Energy Crisis
Paul Hare analyzed Cuba’s recurring power grid failures, noting the system ‘has never been brought into the 21st century, despite years of advice and subsidized oil concessions from allies.’ While the government cites U.S. sanctions for maintenance issues, Hare pointed out that government and military elites have private generators.
CLAS/CSE Hosts Panel on Efficacy of Sanctions
A panel of legal and political science experts explored the effectiveness of sanctions in inhibiting authoritarianism, using case studies from Hungary, Poland, and Venezuela.
Heine Discusses Changing U.S. Sanctions on Cuba
Until now, the U.S. strategy towards Latin America has basically followed that of the previous administration, so Ambassador Heine argues that the sanctions announcement is a step in the right direction.
Garčević & Storella React to Zelensky’s Speech Before Congress
Ambassadors Garčević and Storella offer insight into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s virtual address before Congress and how the U.S. might alter support for Ukraine.
Berger in Tehran Times on N. Korea Sanctions
Prof. Thomas Berger discussed whether economic sanctions alone will be enough to prompt North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Aftandilian in Arab Weekly on U.S.-Iran Tensions
Gregory Aftandilian discusses recent additional sanctions from Washington that have elicited a strong stance from Iran.
Corgan in The Boston Herald on Obama’s Russia Sanctions
Prof. Michael Corgan discusses sanctions announced by President Barack Obama against Russia.