English Learning for Curious Minds

#428 | Sanctions: Do They Even Work?

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Dec 14, 2023
Explore the effectiveness of sanctions in achieving their intended goals, with a focus on different types of sanctions throughout history. Discuss the case of US sanctions on Cuba and the success of sanctions on South Africa. Examine contemporary examples like sanctions on Russia and the challenges in assessing their efficacy. Highlight the human impact through Siavash's wife's personal story, emphasizing the need to consider the human aspect in international relations.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Impact and Effectiveness of Sanctions on Individuals
02:38 • 3min
3
The Effectiveness of Economic Sanctions
05:49 • 13min
4
Assessing the Effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia
18:38 • 3min
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The Paradox of Economic Sanctions
21:54 • 3min