Economic Sanctions and Zimbabwe

Abstract

The policy option of economic sanctions has become more popular and frequently invoked since the end of the Cold War. This is despite continuing debate as to their effectiveness even with the creation of new "smart", or targeted, sanctions in response to changing geo-political conditions and situational objectives. This paper will summarize some of the key theories and practices of economic sanctions and lessons and criteria for their successful application. It will recount the impacts and effectiveness of the UDI sanctions, the impact on the government and people of Rhodesia, the region and ultimately the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980. This case study will then be examined by applying theory, practice and historical context to evaluate and make recommendations with respect to economic sanctions in relation to the current situation in Zimbabwe.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA522103

Entities

People

  • Karl E. Prinslow

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Agreements
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Economics
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Science
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Economics
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.