In-Person Full Paper Panel
Participants:
- (Chair) Christina Davis, Harvard University
- (Discussant) Daniel W. Drezner, Tufts University
- (Discussant) Daniel L. Nielson, University of Texas at Austin
Session Description:
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, economic sanctions have emerged as an important tool for advancing foreign policy objectives. However, the complexity of globalization presents challenges in understanding both the causes and outcomes of sanctions. This panel examines the factors driving the use of economic sanctions, focusing on domestic and international influences. It also evaluates the effectiveness of sanctions in altering state behavior and reshaping international economic relationships. The papers in this panel explore diverse channels of influence, including shipping, data, and trade policies. Davis and Lim highlight the critical role of multilateral cooperation in the success of targeted maritime sanctions. McLean and Yu demonstrate how targeted sanctions can pressure governments to reallocate resources, leading to reduced military spending and arms trade. Li presents survey evidence from China showing that in authoritarian contexts, firms are more likely to support trade and investment restrictions when framed as protecting national security. Peterson, Peksen, and Park contribute new data through comprehensive coding of government restrictions, advancing the study of sanctions. Finally, Newman and Oppenheimer analyze how sanctions on data transfers can foster evasion networks, shifting connections and undermining sanctions’ objectives, as evidenced by Russia’s response to sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine. Drawing on a range of theoretical and empirical perspectives, this panel provides a nuanced understanding of economic sanctions and their role in a complex, globalized economy.
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