I think we could have avoided a lot of the substantial negative input that we have received had the RACs been used for their intended purpose.
And can you blame them?
This has been incredibly informative.
Do not, you know, provide sanctions relief.
Passing Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act is key.
In my experience, unilateral economic sanctions by themselves rarely, if ever, achieve their intended goal.
the threat of sanctions is more effective even than the sanctions, themselves.
Burundi's escalating violence and instability has made for a complex situation that requires sustained attention.
The African Union plays an important role in promoting peace, good governance, and economic development on the continent.
I think that the reinforcing nature can be quite important.
Chad remains an important partner on a number of fronts, especially in the efforts against Boko Haram.