Enlightenment Evening: Why is the UK's Sanctions Regime So Dysfunctional?
Join us for another Enlightenment Evening on Tuesday 10th September.
We're delighted to be hosting Professor David Collins, author of our new paper Market-Based Reforms to the UK Economic Sanctions Regime.
The UK's sanctions regime is dysfunctional and is not achieving its aims- as can be seen by the fact we've not managed to effectively punish Russia or disrupt its invasion of Ukraine.
From trading via other countries, to setting up shell companies, and selling dual-use items, investors and businesses are evading our sanctions, and we're not doing enough to incentivise them to keep their capital in the UK.
Come along to hear how we can create a more robust sanctions framework, which will be far more effective at stopping hostile states from carrying out malign behaviour, in a way that actively benefits the UK.
This event will live-streamed on X, and later uploaded to YouTube for those who cannot attend in person.
Doors open at 6pm for a sharp 6.30pm start. 20 minute fireside chat followed by 10-15 minutes discussion.