Why Western Sanctions on Iran Have Backfired Spectacularly | Opinion
Since the Cold War concluded, a compelling narrative has taken root in Western foreign policy circles: the idea of the “smart” sanction. This concept promotes...
Since the Cold War concluded, a compelling narrative has taken root in Western foreign policy circles: the idea of the “smart” sanction. This concept promotes sanctions as a precise, ethical alternative to armed conflict, designed to target a hostile regime’s financial lifelines without inflicting harm on its civilian population. However, this notion is deeply flawed....