Energy Sanctions Dashboard

This dashboard focuses on US sanctions and restrictive measures placed on crude oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela—including the unintended consequences and the lessons learned.

Econographics

Apr 17, 2025

Russia Sanctions Database

By <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Kimberly Donovan</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Maia Nikoladze</span>, <span class="gta-embed–tax–expert gta-post-embed–tax–expert">Lize de Kruijf</span>

The Atlantic Council’s Russia Sanctions Database tracks the level of coordination among Western allies in sanctioning Russian entities, individuals, vessels, and aircraft, and shows where gaps still remain.

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Recent analysis

Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Daniel Fried on Russia Sanctions:

Econographics Sep 16, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision on Trump tariffs will have lasting impact on US economic statecraft

By Stephanie Connor

Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules, the case will shape US economic policy for years to come.
Economy & Business Trade and tariffs
Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Daniel Fried on Russia Sanctions:

New Atlanticist Mar 28, 2024

The axis of evasion: Behind China’s oil trade with Iran and Russia

By Kimberly Donovan, Maia Nikoladze

Beijing has developed a way to import Iranian and Russian oil while bypassing the Western financial system and shipping services.
China Economy & Business
Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Daniel Fried on Russia Sanctions:

Testimony Feb 21, 2025

Kimberly Donovan testifies to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the Axis of Autocracy

By Kimberly Donovan

On February 20, Economic Statecraft Initiative Director Kimberly Donovan testified to the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission at a hearing titled, “An Axis of Autocracy? China’s Relations with Russia, Iran, and North Korea.”
China Economy & Business

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Event Recap

Sep 5, 2018

Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Daniel Fried on Russia Sanctions:

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business & Economics Program</span>

On Wednesday, September 5, 2018, the Atlantic Council’s Economic Sanctions Initiative hosted a private roundtable discussion on US Sanctions towards Russia with the Ambassador Daniel Fried.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Sep 5, 2018

Russian Sovereign debt in the crosshairs

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Brian O'Toole and Josh Rudolph</span>

McCain was right. As noted before, inconsistent words and actions have precluded the Trump administration from establishing a sufficient deterrence to Russian aggression.

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Russia

New Atlanticist

Aug 22, 2018

Follow the money: How the United States can stop helping Putin

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Roshni Majumdar</span>

If Putin’s grip on power was to be threatened, his offshore wealth could be critical to defend his political power. Holding onto this financial reserve is key for Putin.

Corruption Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

New Atlanticist

Aug 17, 2018

A breakthrough in Berlin? Not so fast.

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Jörn Fleck</span>

Moscow’s vocal reaction to the new US sanctions may also signal Putin’s willingness to pursue a renewed dialogue with Germany.

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Germany

New Atlanticist

Aug 10, 2018

Trump extends feud with Turkey: Now what?

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >David Wemer</span>

What does this escalation mean for US-Turkey relations and what should Washington and Ankara do from here?

Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion Politics & Diplomacy

Event Recap

Jul 19, 2018

Oil and Iran: How renewed sanctions will affect Iran and world markets

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business & Economics Program</span>

On July 18, the Atlantic Council’s Future of Iran Initiative in the South Asia Center, Global Energy Center, and Global Business & Economics Program co-hosted a panel discussion on the likelihood and effect of renewed US sanctions on Iran.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

EconoGraphics

Jul 19, 2018

US Iran Sanctions Could SpOIL the Global Economy

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Ole Moehr</span>

The Trump Administration’s “maximum pressure” approach against Iran to reduce Iranian crude oil exports to zero as soon as possible is expected to rattle markets and could undermine the credibility and effectiveness of US sanctions. This edition of the EconoGraphic outlines how re-imposed US sanctions against Iran will affect the global oil market, the price of oil, US consumers, and the American economy.

China Economy & Business

Event Recap

Jun 26, 2018

US Sanctions Options against North Korea if Diplomacy Succeeds or Fails

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business & Economics Program</span>

On June 26, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business & Economics Program, in partnership with the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), hosted a lunch roundtable discussion on US sanctions options against North Korea.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

Event Recap

May 25, 2018

Sanctions in the Trump Era: One Year In

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Global Business & Economics Program</span>

On May 25th, the Atlantic Council’s Global Business and Economics Program together with the Millennium Leadership Program hosted a panel discussion with a delegation of high executives from Santander Bank. The discussion centered around how economic sanctions affect the banking sector and the priorities of the current administration in this area.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion

EconoGraphics

May 18, 2018

US Sanctions’ Global Impact – A Case Study of RUSAL’s Supply Chain

By <span class="gta-embed--tax--expert gta-post-embed--tax--expert" >Ole Moehr</span>

On April 6, 2018, the Trump Administration imposed stiff economic sanctions on 37 Russian oligarchs, oligarch-owned companies, Russian government officials, and state-owned companies.

Economy & Business Financial Sanctions and Economic Coercion
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Nonresident Senior Fellow

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