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Do sanctions work?

Independent Thinking

CHAPTER

The Dollar Dilemma: Sanctions and Their Fallout

This chapter explores the intricate dynamics between U.S. sanctions and the dollar's status as the premier global reserve currency. It examines how sanctions can backfire, inadvertently strengthening informal economies and alliances among countries like Russia, China, and Iran, while questioning the viability of alternatives to the dollar.

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