Do Sanctions Work?: Will The Sanctions Work

The video discusses the use of sanctions as a tool to address international issues such as human rights abuses, weapons development, and regime change. It examines the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia, highlighting their limitations and the country's preparedness. Historical examples, like Iraq, illustrate the challenges of using sanctions to achieve political goals. The video concludes with a reflection on the potential future implications of sanctions on global stability and the importance of international cooperation.

What are the three primary goals of imposing sanctions on countries?

• To stop international crimes, halt WMD development, and cause regime change

• To improve diplomatic relations

• To promote international trade

• To increase foreign investments

Why might sanctions be less effective against countries like Russia?

• Because they are isolated, less democratic, and have prepared for sanctions

• Because they have no military

• Because they have a small population

• Because they are highly dependent on foreign aid

What historical example is used to illustrate the failure of sanctions?

• The sanctions on Iraq in the 1990s

• The sanctions on Iran

• The sanctions on South Africa

• The sanctions on North Korea

What was the outcome of the sanctions imposed on Iraq in the 1990s?

• Iraq became a prosperous nation

• Sanctions led to regime change

• Sanctions were ignored, leading to widespread poverty

• Iraq developed nuclear weapons

What positive note does the video end on regarding global sanctions?

• Sanctions are no longer necessary in modern diplomacy

• Sanctions will always lead to regime change

• Aggressive actions are quickly punished by the global community

• Sanctions guarantee economic prosperity