The Challenges of Peacebuilding After Sanctions

Delaney Simon on the challenges of peacebuilding in the wake of sanctions. Sanctions are not meant to last forever. When diplomatic negotiations bring a dispute or conflict to an end, it may be time to lift sanctions imposed in response to that conflict. Unfortunately, sanctions can be difficult to lift, and they have lingering effects that can make it harder to build a durable peace after conflict.Delaney’s research has focused on the effects of sanctions on peacebuilding. She is a Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group, where she leads the group’s research on sanctions. She is the author of a report published last year titled “Sanctions, Peacemaking and Reform: Recommendations for U.S. Policymakers." Before joining Crisis Group, she worked for the United Nations in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen.The Sanctions Age is hosted by Esfandyar Batmanghelidj and Josefine Petrick.To receive an email when new episodes are released, access episode transcripts, and read the hosts reflections on each episode, sign-up for the The Sanctions Age newsletter on Substack: https://www.thesanctionsage.com/