542 | Edward Fishman: Chokepoints - How America and Other Great Powers Wage Economic Warfare
The Realignment
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The Complexity of Sanctions: A Modern Dilemma
This chapter explores the challenges and contradictions of economic sanctions imposed on Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine, detailing the initial and evolving effectiveness of these measures. It analyzes the Biden administration's cautious approach to targeting the vital oil and gas sector amid domestic inflation concerns while emphasizing the mixed outcomes of past deterrence strategies. The discussion highlights the intersectionality of crises affecting U.S. policy and the intricate relationship between foreign aid to Ukraine and American national security interests.
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