Mrinalini Niranjan
Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
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Niranjan, M. (2024). Examining the efficacy of humanitarian carve-outs within the United Nations sanctions regime. Confluence: Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume VII-VIII, 129-149.
Abstract
This paper presents the research question of analyzing the efficacy of humanitarian carve-outs within the United Nations sanctions regime as presented by resolution 2664. More than a year has passed since the United Nations Security Council approved the resolution, and therefore, it is important to present an efficacy analysis to improve the policy or even improve its implementation. The paper begins by providing a brief background into the issue and then explains the research question. The broad research question is divided into two sub-questions. The first examines how the resolution has changed access to humanitarian aid, whereas the second investigates if the passing of the resolution has affected the delivery of humanitarian aid on the ground. Thereupon, the literature review summarizes and evaluates existing literature tracing nuances of accessing and providing humanitarian aid. While there is a substantial body of literature on humanitarian aid, given the contemporary nature of the topic, there is an absence of literature examining the efficacy of resolution 2664. Further, the research method section presents that primary research through semi-structured qualitative interviews of convenience sampling and secondary research is used to answer the research questions. The research finds that asset freeze measures under the sanctions regime have more disadvantages than advantages. Similarly, even though resolution 2664 is a historical win theoretically, questions remain unanswered about its practical implementation. Therefore, the resolution needs to be widely adopted by member states and should be implemented over other sanctions regimes and counter-terrorism measures to create a safer humanitarian space.
Keywords: Resolution 2664, Humanitarian Carve-Outs, Sanctions Regime, UNSC Resolution, Humanitarian Exemptions, Efficacy Analysis