How the US learned to love sanctions

Nicholas Mulder, an assistant professor of history at Cornell and author of "The Economic Weapon," dives into the intricate history of economic sanctions as modern warfare tools. He discusses how sanctions emerged post-World War I and their paradoxical effects, often fostering nationalism instead of compliance. Mulder analyzes the U.S. sanctions regime, its evolution from the Cold War to present, and the unintended consequences of these measures on nations like Russia, Cuba, and North Korea, advocating for a more diplomatic approach in foreign policy.