Explainer
January 2025·7 min read
Why Sanctions Don't Always Work — And When They Do
Economic pressure is one of the most common tools in modern diplomacy. But the track record is complicated — here's what the data actually shows.
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Economic pressure is one of the most common tools in modern diplomacy. But the track record is complicated — here's what the data actually shows.
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