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Grassroots
Coalition of Key Countries (“Friends of Myanmar” embargo)
Since formal UNSC action is tough, assemble a coalition of willing nations to enforce their own coordinated embargo and to penalize transgressors.
Build a coordinated embargo among key countries so major markets and financial centers deny weapons, dual-use exports, and aviation fuel to Myanmar’s military. Use coalition commitments to close loopholes across jurisdictions and penalize companies that enable procurement. This is the pragmatic path when a binding Security Council resolution is blocked.
Why this works
- This covers most of the world’s advanced weapon producers – squeezing supply.
- It sets a global norm that could shame others.
- It also could use tools like interdiction (monitoring shipments to Myanmar, seizing illicit arms in transit).
Win Without War
AdvocacyProgressive coalition advocating for a more peaceful U.S. foreign policy
Win Without War is a national advocacy coalition, founded in 2002 in the run-up to the Iraq War, that works to promote a more peaceful and progressive U.S. foreign policy. The coalition includes dozens of organizations and mobilizes grassroots activists to influence Congress and the executive branch.
Mechanism
How Win Without War uses funding
- Identify a core set of governments willing to align embargo rules and enforcement
- Convene coalition partners to agree on shared definitions of prohibited items, including dual-use and aviation fuel
- Coordinate sanctions and penalties so companies cannot shop for weak jurisdictions
- Share information on supply routes and intermediaries and support interdiction where possible
- Work with regional hubs to close finance and re-export loopholes highlighted in the cause
- Publicly announce coordinated actions to set a global norm and pressure laggards
Partner notes
Partner notes coming soon.