Episode 6: Delaney Simon

The Challenges of Peacebuilding in the Wake of Sanctions

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Sanctions are not meant to last forever. When diplomatic negotiations bring a dispute or conflict to an end, it may be time to lift sanctions imposed in response to that conflict. Unfortunately, sanctions can be difficult to lift, and they have lingering effects that can make it harder to build a durable peace after conflict.

Delaney Simon’s research has focused on the effects of sanctions on peacebuilding. She is a Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group, where she leads the group’s research on sanctions. She is the author of a report published last year titled “Sanctions, Peacemaking and Reform: Recommendations for U.S. Policymakers.” Before joining Crisis Group, Delaney worked for the United Nations in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Yemen.

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The Sanctions Age is produced by Spiritland Productions and is supported by a grant from the Hollings Center for International Dialogue.

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