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Agreement between Iran and the P5+1 (France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and the United States) on the former's nuclear programme in July 2015 has been heralded as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207893
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Russia has said the ban is in response to the EU's sanctions against Russia. EU economic sanctions expire at the end of July, and their renewal requires consensus. The contingent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199983
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A more hesitant Scholz used softer language on responses to a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. His remarks reflect internal German divisions on taking robust action…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266930
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The sanctions, reviewed on a semi-annual basis, have now been extended until January 2018, despite speculation about divisions within the EU. This comes after the US Treasury…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221881
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Workers’ protests in Iran have been growing due to the impact of sanctions, economic mismanagement, low and unpaid wages, inflation, increasing poverty levels and corruption. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270452
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Following the removal of sanctions last month, the government is looking to the return of foreign direct investment to kick-start an economic recovery. However, its ambitions to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208171
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Its move has prompted the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to introduce harsh sanctions. Meanwhile, relations with key security partner France have broken down…
EU-Iran humanitarian trade.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241025
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EU leaders accept that the measures will undercut EU growth and increase the risks of recession. They have less appetite than Washington for further sanctions, reflecting their…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267792
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Prior to their visit, von der Leyen outlined the Commission’s “de-risking” policy towards China, whose aims include enhancing strategic independence from China and protecting EU…