UN Overwhelmingly Votes to Sanction Israel, Impose Arms Embargo
The vote passed with 124 states in favor of ending the illegal Israeli occupation of the West Bank.
Developing Countries Demand Unconditional Withdrawal of Sanctions by US and Allies
The US and its allies use unilateral coercive measures to achieve their geopolitical and strategic objectives against other countries, in spite of them being in violation of basic principles of…
The ICJ Finds That BDS Is Not Merely a Right, but an Obligation
The ICJ’s authoritative ruling on the Israeli occupation makes clear that boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli occupation, colonization, and apartheid are not only a moral imperative but also a…
West Votes Against Rest of World, Supporting Illegal Sanctions in UN Human Rights Council
In the United Nations Human Rights Council, the West voted against the rest of the world, supporting illegal sanctions (known as unilateral coercive measures).
Lies Surrounding Al-Shifa Hospital Recall Those Preceding the Iraq Invasion
The evidence-free claims that have flooded media regarding Hamas using Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital as a military headquarters recall similarly devastating intelligence lies preceding the US invasion of Iraq.
US Official Says Gaza Death Toll Likely Higher Than Being Reported
President Biden previously cast doubt on the numbers coming from Gaza's Health Ministry.
Norman Finkelstein Responds to Bernie Sanders
"When you say you oppose a ceasefire, you've crossed a red line. You become a moral monster."
Haiti News Roundup: UN Panel Releases Investigative Report on Sanctions
By Jake Johnston and Chris François / CEPR On October 20, the UN Security Council is scheduled to discuss the final report of the UN Expert Panel, convened last year…
China Outlines ‘Obstacles’ to Resuming High-Level Military Talks With U.S.
A Chinese official mentioned US sanctions on China's defense minister, US military support for Taiwan, and US patrols in the South China Sea
I Crashed an Anti-Syria Lobby Meeting Where They Pushed For a New Caliphate and Starvation Sanctions
I crashed the meeting of a lobbying front that ended the life-saving General License 2023 on Syria, and is now pushing to extend Washington’s economic war for another 8 years.…
Cuba’s Worsening Food Crisis Means US Blockade Must End Now, Not Later
Cubans individually had consumed only 438 grams of animal protein per month in 2022, and in May 2023, only 347 grams; recommendations call for ingestion of 5 kg monthly. Not…
In China, German Lawmaker Calls for End to Sanctions, an ‘Instrument of War’ (That Backfires for Europe)
“Sanctions are an instrument of modern warfare”, says leftist member of the German Bundestag Sevim Dağdelen, warning in a speech in China that economic war is backfiring and hurting European…
The Human Consequences of Economic Sanctions: Event Summary
By Francisco R. Rodríguez and Mark Weisbrot / Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) On May 19, 2023, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) brought together leading…
The Effect of Sanctions on Russia: A Skeptical View
Sanctions on Russia are isomorphic to a strict policy of trade protection, industrial policy, and capital controls.
As Congress Considers Prolonging Cuba’s Designation as a Terrorism Supporter, Biden Dithers
By W.T. Whitney / CounterPunch Although Cuba’s Revolution survived military invasion, guerrilla actions, terrorist attacks, and bacteriologic warfare, enough was not enough. Now there are pay-offs to dissidents, manipulation of…