Iran hit with tougher sanctionsThe UN Security Council has voted to put new, tougher sanctions on Iran, in protest to its nuclear program, with even Russia and China voting in favour. But will the sanctions work?
Sanctions
Is the UN helping Iran launder money?
Iran may be using a UN agency, intended to facilitate financial payments between Asian countries, to route billions of dollars offshore and circumvent American sanctions, a former US Treasury official alleges.
Hartcher: The unstoppable tropical mess of Fiji
Fiji’s military ruler Frank Bainimarama has gone rogue, officially severing diplomatic ties with Australia. We’ve responded by putting on aid sanctions. But since historically sanctions don’t bring about regime change, why bother? asks Peter Hartcher.
Even without blood money, Burma is bled dry
Recently there has been a call for tougher sanctions for Aussie businesses wanting to deal in Burma. But how effective are sanctions when Burma’s military tentacles are wrapped so tight?
Trade unions put squeeze on Israel
The international trade union movement is tightening its sanctions on Israel, writes Alex Mitchell.
Where is Zimbabwe’s functioning government of national unity?
Why, two months after a Zimbabwe power-sharing deal was negotiated, does Zimbabwe still does not have a functioning government of national unity? asks Eric Louw.
Burmese protest: the inside view
The situation in Burma remains tense as news continues filtering out. Here’s a snapshot of views on the protest from within Burma and beyond.
