Imposition of new U.S. sanctions targeting Syria, the government of Syria and Syria’s energy sector *

Syria, USA - August 19 2011
In response to recent events in Syria and in order to place increased pressure on the Syrian regime, the United States government has imposed new sanctions on transactions involving Syria, the government of Syria and Syria’s energy sector.

Co-authors: Paul Luther, Melissa A. Gambling , Ama Adams, Ginger Faulk.

United States imposes new round of sanctions on Syria *

Syria, USA - June 2 2011
As part of its escalating pressure on Syria to cease its crackdown on recent demonstrations, the United States government has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, and some of his top aides

Co-authors: Matthew West, Paul Luther, Ama Adams, Ginger Faulk.

Sudan sanctions may still affect U.S. business in an independent Southern Sudan *

Sudan, USA - April 27 2011
With two months until the territory of Southern Sudan secedes from the Republic of Sudan (“Sudan”) to form a new independent state, the U.S. government is providing answers as to how its economic sanctions on Sudan will apply to the new state.

Co-authors: Matthew West, Paul Luther, Ama Adams, Ginger Faulk.

Imposition of broad new U.S. sanctions targeting the government of Libya *

Libya, USA - March 4 2011
In response to the recent events occurring in Libya, the United States government has imposed a series of sanctions and other restrictions on transactions involving the government of Libya.

Co-authors: Matthew West, Paul Luther, Ama Adams, Ginger Faulk.