Economic sanctions have been used with increasing frequency since World War II. Research has shown sanctions
A) are seldom effective in impairing the military potential of its targets.
B) actually slow down the threat of military actions between two countries.
C) are successful against autocratic leaders, such as Fidel Castro of Cuba.
D) are useless in achieving any kind of policy goal.

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Research has shown that while sanctions may have some economic impact, they are seldom effective in impairing the military potential of its targets. In fact, some studies suggest that sanctions can actually increase the likelihood of military conflict in certain situations.

Economic Sanctions Have Been Used with Increasing Frequency Since World