This discussion will look into the merits and drawbacks of smart sanctions as a foreign policy instrument, while focusing on the experience of specific cases in Asia. Do the EU’s restrictive measures deliver real results in terms of political objectives and human rights, or are they simply intended to appease domestic audiences calling for action? Are smart sanctions effective in avoiding harm to innocent civilians, and what is the role of multilateral coordination in ensuring their successful implementation?
These issues will be discussed by Clara Portela, Assistant Professor, Singapore Management University, Maung Zarni, Visiting Fellow, London School of Economics, Fransesco Fini, Security Policy Unit, European External Action Service (to be confirmed), and Nadja Milanova, Lecturer, International School of Protocol and Diplomacy. A question and answer session will follow chaired by Rosa Balfour, EPC Senior Policy Analyst.
