The Multidisciplinary International Network on Sanctions (MINOS) is the first international network of scholars working on the ever-more dynamic and complex area of sanctions. Operated by Ghent University in collaboration with numerous international universities and research institutes, it aims to foster a multidisciplinary approach to the policy of sanctions, from their adoption to implementation and enforcement in practice.
MINOS provides a unique platform for European and international legal experts, economists, and political scientists to develop innovative and in-depth research and education projects. The network fosters support for research projects among junior and senior scholars through research stays and exchanges between partner universities and research institutes. MINOS also aims at organising events and dedicated courses in the field of sanctions, as well as enhancing multidisciplinary publications to foster innovation and knowledge in the field of sanctions.
By facilitating interactions among academia, policymakers and stakeholders, MINOS aims to inform policy-making decisions on the use of sanctions, their impact on targeted countries and populations and their effectiveness in achieving foreign policy goals. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, MINOS aspires to foster the refinement and development of sanctions policies at the European, international and national level.
