Sanctions have become a key U.S. foreign policy tool
Statecraft in the 20th century periodically featured economic coercion, but the use of economic sanctions accelerated after the Cold War ended. In recent decades, they have emerged as a key instrument of U.S. foreign policy – and a main component of Washington’s responses to crises and conflicts.
Protesters call for sanctions against Russia during a demonstration the day before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. REUTERS / Peter Nicholls
Key moments shaped U.S. sanctions history
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Source: Crisis Group
