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Implementing and enforcing UN arms embargoes: lessons learned from various conflict contexts
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Abstract The Berlin Conference on Libya in January 2020 was held to support United Nations (UN) conflict-resolution efforts. The participating states’ commitment to the existing arms embargo garnered particular attention. But hopes of meaningful progress were quickly dashed, with the embargo violated yet aga... view more
The Berlin Conference on Libya in January 2020 was held to support United Nations (UN) conflict-resolution efforts. The participating states’ commitment to the existing arms embargo garnered particular attention. But hopes of meaningful progress were quickly dashed, with the embargo violated yet again shortly after the conference. Indeed, the implementation and enforcement of UN arms embargoes is fraught with challenges, especially prominently in the case of Libya. But closer examination of existing embargoes in the context of armed conflict also reveals opportunities for making better use of the measure, which is the most frequently used form of UN sanctions. It goes without saying that no arms embargo can save a peace process on its own, however tightly it is monitored. But the instrument can be applied to greater effect as part of an overall package of conflict resolution measures. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
UNO; arms control; weapon; embargo; sanction; law of nations; conflict management; peace process; Libya; Africa
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Folgen von Völkerrechtsverletzung; Durchsetzbarkeit von Entscheidungen/Rechtsnormen internationaler Akteure
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
4 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 23/2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2020C23
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications