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Refusing to sanction an aggressive nation empowers that nation to continue its aggression. Sanctions can be painful in the short term, sure, but they're a nece
by Atreiden 4y ago
Refusing to sanction an aggressive nation empowers that nation to continue its aggression.
Sanctions can be painful in the short term, sure, but they're a necessary evil. They heavily disincentivize violence without the need for more violence.
War is arguably the greatest source of human suffering in history.
- ihatepython 4y agoCan you name one time in history where sanctions have actually worked?
- f6v 4y agoSanctions are not designed to change the regime. Look at the French president complaining how it’s “not fair” the the US seize the moment to lure European manufacturers to the USA.
- hef19898 4y agoThe Iranian nuclear deal, until some stable genius ripped it appart.
- sneed_chucker 4y agoIt definitely put pressure on Rhodesia and South Africa, both of which eventually experienced regime change.
- mrguyorama 4y agoCast your mind back to WW2, where the Allies' sanction of Japan basically set the wheels in motion for their collapse.