The Effectiveness of Smart Sanctions
Examining Divergent Outcomes in Myanmar and Zimbabwe
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2309563 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Matthew Rochat (0000-0002-9673-9437, Department of Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA, corresponding author), George Tsouloufas (Department of Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 806-825 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00219096241300448 |
| OpenAlex | W4404967938 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 38 |
This paper provides a comparative analysis of the divergent outcomes of smart sanctions in Myanmar and Zimbabwe in the 2000s, examining their effectiveness in prompting political change. Smart sanctions, aimed at specific individuals and entities to minimize humanitarian impacts, have become a prominent tool in international relations. Their success, however, hinges on key factors such as the precision in targeting decision-makers, the political structure and stability of the regime, the cohesion of the sanctioning coalition, and the ability of targeted entities to evade the measures. An in-depth analysis of Myanmar's military junta and Zimbabwe's authoritarian regime reveals that smart sanctions were more effective in Myanmar, contributing to political reforms, whereas Zimbabwe's entrenched political control and reliance on alternative international alliances allowed the regime to withstand external pressures. These findings emphasize the critical importance of tailoring sanctions to the specific political and economic context of each regime, along with the need for cohesive international cooperation and stringent enforcement to ensure the effectiveness of smart sanctions
African studies · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Political science · Sanctions · Sociology · Economic Sanctions and International Relations · Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones · Gender Studies · Health and Conflict Studies · Law
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |