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Economics

How Effective Are Sanctions in Changing State Behavior?

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Studies estimate that comprehensive economic sanctions have only a 5% success rate in achieving their stated foreign policy goals, yet governments continue to rely on them.

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The U.S. has imposed sanctions on dozens of countries, yet many regimes remain in power. Why do sanctions often fail to change behavior?