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
Mechanism
About GrassrootsHow 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
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Form a core coalition and shared agenda
Near-termA core group of governments agrees on aligned embargo goals
- 2
Agree on common definitions and enforcement standards
Near-termCoalition publishes a shared list of prohibited categories and enforcement steps
- 3
Launch coordinated sanctions and penalties
Mid-termMultiple members announce aligned actions targeting intermediaries
- 4
Close key finance and re-export loopholes
Mid-termKnown loopholes are addressed through updated rules and follow-through
- 5
Sustain coordination and expand membership
Longer-termAdditional countries join and coordination continues over time