That is a misrepresentation and over simplification of a diplomatic tool. There are many kinds of sanctions and they are put into place for many reasons. Why should we let dictators use our financial institutions? Why would we let corrupt individuals use us to enrich their selves at the cost of their own people? Why would we not use our influence to push for fair, democratic elections?
The outright stated goal of sanctions is to put pressure on the people of a nation to destabilize the government and foment rebellions. They admit this. It’s warfare.
That is a misrepresentation and over simplification of a diplomatic tool. There are many kinds of sanctions and they are put into place for many reasons. Why should we let dictators use our financial institutions? Why would we let corrupt individuals use us to enrich their selves at the cost of their own people? Why would we not use our influence to push for fair, democratic elections?
This is serious. Said with complete and wholehearted sincerity. Pax Americana really is a brain virus.
Your biggest allies are dictators and fascist, many of whom burger empire installed after overthrowing democratic governments.
The outright stated goal of sanctions is to put pressure on the people of a nation to destabilize the government and foment rebellions. They admit this. It’s warfare.