Politicians want to sound tough, but taking action against another country's economy can produce precisely the opposite of what they're hoping to accomplish.
The purpose of sanctions, however, is not merely to collapse economies or punish an adversary—the objective is to persuade the target to change its policy in tandem with U.S. demands.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol regarding the stimulus bill intended to combat the economic effects of the coronavirus, on March 25 in Washington, D.C. In an appearance on Fox News, Graham called for sanctions against China in retaliation for the coronavirus pandemic.This is the reality Washington faces with Venezuela, Iran, North Korea and Russia. These countries are experiencing extreme economic distress due to various U.S. sanctions.
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