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How sanctions backfire

Today, Explained

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Sanctions: A Double-Edged Sword

Sanctions, while intended to exert pressure and influence, inherently possess flaws that may lead to their eventual failure. The reliance on isolating nations from Western financial systems demonstrates a self-defeating dynamic; as countries become increasingly detached, the effectiveness and sustainability of sanctions diminish. This insight underscores the need for a critical reevaluation of the long-term impacts and efficacy of sanctions as a geopolitical strategy.

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