A Cato Institute essay arguing that unilateral sanctions against Burma has been a failure, and forcing U.S. firms to disengage from Burma only harms US economic interests and does nothing for Burmese human rights and prosperity.

Commentary by Aaron Lukas, a policy analyst from the Cato Institute's Center for Trade Policy Studies.

Office of Secretary General provides a summary of current and historical sanctions, with links to related resolutions by country.

Lists country summaries and overview of US sanctions against other nations.

Questions if economic sanctions are the cynical ploy of powerful states, or a justifiable weapon for use against dictators. From The Ecologist.