The Effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions

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This paper takes a look at the role of U.S.- imposed sanctions and asks whether they are effective. It examines the types of sanctions imposed and how this effects the people on the ground. Do they provide more harm than good, when the masses suffer and the leader continue to thrive?

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"Economic sanctions are an important tool of US foreign policy. They are used for a variety of reasons and often have substantial repercussions for countries on the receiving ends. Sanctions are used as a way to stop objectionable actions of foreign governments such as: to stop military adventures, arms proliferation, support of terrorism and drug trafficking, and human rights abuses among others. (Department of the Treasury website, 2002) In conjunction with diplomacy and other measures, sanctions seek to demonstrate US resolve and express outrage, change the behavior of the target country, and deter other countries from resorting to similar actions in the future. (Carter, 1988)"

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