The Sunday Debate: Sanctions Won’t Stop Putin
Intelligence Squared
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The Efficacy of Sanctions: A Critical Examination
This chapter analyzes the impact and effectiveness of economic sanctions, particularly in the context of Iran and Russia, exploring their unintended consequences on populations and regimes. The discussion weighs the moral implications of sanctions against historical outcomes and alternatives like soft power. It also delves into the complexities of sanctions as tools of foreign policy, questioning their actual effectiveness in fostering political change and securing national interests.
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