Economic sanctions

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Economic sanctions

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Economic sanctions are more likely to work if the international community supports them. This puts more pressure on the targeted country to change its policies as it faces isolation on a global level. However, economic sanctions are not always effective as they can also cause harm to the economy and citizens of the targeted country, leading to a backlash against the country or international community imposing the sanctions. Additionally, sanctions are more likely to work if military force is not used, as the threat or use of military force can sometimes strengthen the resolve of the targeted country to resist the sanctions. Therefore, option A is incorrect as economic sanctions do not always work, and option C is partially correct but not a complete or definitive statement. Option D is also incorrect, as there have been examples where economic sanctions have been successful in creating policy change in the targeted country.

Economic Sanctions