This webinar introduces ‘Beyond the blacklist: How effective are sanctions in the Western Balkans,’ an analysis with case studies on how sanctioned individuals and entities adapt and continue in the region. We will explore two main evasion strategies – economic maneuvers that hide control and maintain procurement access, and political tactics that reframe sanctions and weaken oversight. We’ll turn the findings into practical advice for policymakers and demonstrate the searchable sanctions database to support due diligence and transparency.