- Whether or not this marks the beginning of Israel's transformation into a regional pariah, Spain's initiative proves that sanctions -- with vision, structure, and cultural backing -- can be more than symbolic, and can serve as the foundation for real accountability - Ramzy Baroud is a non-resident senior research fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA). Romana Rubeo is the managing editor of The Palestine Chronicle. ISTANBUL   Spain's recent nine-point sanctions package

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