Sanctions against Iran: Lessons for Russia in the new international context

The escalation of sanctions pressure and the expansion range used against Russia provides for understanding importance studying international experience in countering restrictive measures. article discusses features application Iran, their impact on economy state, as well mechanisms ways its adaptation to measures Western countries. authors identify typological similarities, view which study Iranian is significant Russia, differences that deserve attention terms Russia’s capabilities this area. Iran has been under several decades, large-scale numerous restrictions have applied it. nuclear deal contributed eased a short period only, proving such agreements concessions by target country response lifting initiating states are not always sustainable. As result analysis, main stages imposing defined. highlight trend towards energy financial sector constant tightening, increasing number participants coalition countries UN Security Council resolution Iran. viewed serious foreign policy implications. In addition, reveal key elements Iran’s field adapting them. Measures related structural changes economy, optimization social sphere, use imperfection regimes, diversification partners indicated components. Thus, can rather be characterized successful relevant despite different starting positions.