The phrase ‘sanctions have been imposed’ frequently features when countries are at the centre of a big news story.
Recently we’ve mentioned that some of Niger’s neighbours brought in sanctions after the military takeover.
And the warring parties in Sudan have faced sanctions from the UK since the conflict started there.
They are seen by some countries as a ... Show More
Sep 2022
Six months of Russian sanctions: the real impact
<p>Since Russia invaded Ukraine, a wide range of sanctions has been imposed by western countries. Sanctions are penalties imposed by one country on another, to stop it acting aggressively, or breaking international law. </p> <p>We’re joined by David Uren - an economic analyst ... Show More
21m 57s
Mar 2022
Que sont les sanctions européennes ?
Pendant les prochains mois, “Maintenant, vous savez” s’associe au le Bureau en France du Parlement européen, avec une série d’épisodes dédiés à l'Europe pour décrypter les mots qui font l'actualité européenne.
Que sont les sanctions européennes ?
En réaction à la guerre lancée ... Show More
4m 37s
Aug 2022
Money Talks: Who is winning the sanctions war?
At the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the West united to impose unprecedented sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime. Six months on, a furious debate has erupted about the true state of Russia’s economy, which has so far defied the gloomiest predictions.. So is the West lo ... Show More
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