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Economics

International Sanctions and Their Unintended Consequences on Domestic Political Coalitions

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Sanctions often trigger a 'rally-around-the-flag' effect, causing domestic groups to unite behind their government, which can actually increase the leader's popularity and political survival.

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When a country faces international sanctions, you might expect its government to weaken. Yet in many cases, the opposite happens: the regime becomes more entrenched. Why does this happen?