Sanctions and Geopolitical Tensions: The Russia-Ukraine Crisis

This chapter examines the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia in the context of the Ukraine war, comparing them to historical cases involving Iran and North Korea. The speakers argue that the absence of an oil and gas embargo limits the current sanctions' impact and discuss the significant repercussions of freezing the Russian Central Bank's assets. They highlight the potential for an economic crisis in Russia and stress the urgency for Western nations to confront Putin's aggressive tactics to prevent further escalations in global conflict.

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