State Sponsor Sanctions: Iraq’s 18-Month Lesson

To grasp how persistent statutory sanctions can be, recall that Iraq remained on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list for 18 months after the U.S. invasion—despite active efforts to stabilize and revive the country. Above are excerpts from my forthcoming report with @vittoriomaresc1 on the State Sponsor of Terrorism designation, its implications, and potential pathways for removal.