Sanctions Topics

Sanctions can be used to target particular individuals, groups or countries, however sanctions can also be used to target specific types of activities such as terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and human rights abuses. These types of sanctions are known as thematic sanctions regimes and the number of these in recent years has dramatically increased.

In addition to thematic sanctions there are a number of topics which regular touch on, or are directly related to sanctions which warrant focus in their own right. Topics are varied and can be about practical issues such as sanctions compliance, or be about evolving issues like sanctions evasion. Similarly there are topics like the growth of digital currencies, ransomware hacking attacks, and proliferation finance.

At Sanctions SOS we specialise in all knowledge connected with sanctions whether based on topics or sanctions regimes. We have particular expertise in proliferation finance, counter-terrorism sanctions, and sanctions evasion. On any of these topics we are able to carry out training, deliver bespoke products - including reports and analysis.

We will be building this page out further looking to provide an overview of numerous thematic sanctions regimes and topics. We will also be looking to promote work in this field such as looking at how sanctions could be used to tackle issues such as the illegal wildlife trade and climate change.