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Year in Review: How Sanctions Changed in 2023 with 17 charts
Spencer Vuksic Spencer Vuksic

Year in Review: How Sanctions Changed in 2023 with 17 charts

2023 was another historic year in sanctions activity after 2022 saw the largest number of targeted sanctions adopted on record. Russia solidified its position as the most sanctioned country globally as a result of its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but the number of sanctions levied in response to Hamas’ October attack was limited. Meanwhile, countries like Iran, Belarus and Syria faced continued sanctions pressure.

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By The Data: 7 Actions Biden's Treasury Will Take In the First 100 Days
Peter Piatetsky Peter Piatetsky

By The Data: 7 Actions Biden's Treasury Will Take In the First 100 Days

The Biden administration will continue the Trump administration’s aggressive use of the Global Magnitsky Act, targeting human rights abuse and corruption globally. Biden’s Treasury, however, will emphasize multilateral actions and cooperation with the European Union (EU). It will increase pressure on Russia, China and North Korea, while easing or leveling off pressure on Iran and Cuba.

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