Sanctions: The United States’ ‘Low-Cost’ War
September 28, 2024Between diplomacy and war, sanctions have become the centerpiece of the American arsenal, a fundamental lever in the service of U.S. foreign policy. By cutting off access to the Western economy, sanctions dismantle industries, devastate personal fortunes, and disrupt—often exacerbate—the political imbalances of targeted regimes. All without endangering a single American soldier’s life. …