Susi Dennison

Are sanctions enough?

The EU’s common position on Burma is up for renegotiation. Sanctions might not be effective, but are they the only option the EU has?

The price of principle

Attention turns once again to Sri Lanka this week as the country gears up for its parliamentary elections. The EU recently decided to stop treating Sri Lanka as a preferential trading partner. What does this mean for Sri Lanka, and does it affect the EU?s clout in standing up for human rights around the world?