sanctions (international law)

Beginning with a brief chronology of United Nations sanctions on Iraq, examines the impact of sanctions on Iraqi women's participation in the labor force, the education of women, gender relations, and the changes in women's positions inside the family and explores the psychological impact of sanctions on Iraqui women.

Provides information on the United States sanctions on Cuba, discussing the history of foreign economic relations between the two countries, policies, Fidel Castro, public opinion, and other related topics.

Contains twelve essays about U.S. foreign policy on Cuba, discussing the embargo's effects on students, if Cuba is a threat to the U.S., the Helms-Burton Act, travel bans, and other related topics.

Contains nine essays discussing the history of U.S. and U.N. sanctions against North Korea since 1950, focusing on the six-nation agreement signed in February 2007 regarding the closure of North Korea's nuclear facility in exchange for economic aid and a security guarantee.