Posted on 10/26/2007 3:33:32 PM PDT by ventanax5
Sanctions do not undermine diplomacy; they create diplomatic leverage. Diplomatic engagement with Iran, whether broad or limited, is severely undermined when Iran is able to pursue its nuclear ambitions, support terrorist groups, and erode security in Iraq and Afghanistan without consequence.
As Washington Post columnist David Ignatius put it, "[T]hese new, targeted financial measures are to traditional sanctions what Super Glue is to Elmer's Glue-All." Periodically reassessing and adjusting the package of targeted financial measures will most likely create enough diplomatic leverage to avoid a military confrontation. Short of creating such leverage, negotiation and diplomacy alone will not convince Iran to abandon its nuclear program.
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“War cannot be avoided, only postponed to the advantage of your adversaries.”
Machiavelli
Is there ever a time when sanctions worked? Any examples?
Half a century of sanctions have worked wonders with Cuba. Not.
Around my house they work great! “Yes, dear”. ;-)
The reason is because they are ALWAYS violated, and the common people are the only ones to suffer. Saddam and his spawn pocketed billions under sanctions.
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