Making Economic Sanctions an Effective Alternative.

Abstract

The United States has increasingly used economic sanctions in difficult, diplomatic situations over the last forty years. Such frequent use would seem to indicate that sanctions are an effective diplomatic tool. But many policy makers, statesmen, informed citizens, and media spokespersons have persistently argued that sanctions have not been productive, and that the outcomes achieved differed markedly from intended objectives. This study assesses key U.S. sanctions cases against nations that currently have pivotal, global roles, including China, Cuba, Iraq, and the former Yugoslavia. U.S. sanctions against South Africa are also included to balance this analysis with a much noted instance of success. The study concludes with lessons learned and recommendations to enhance future uses of sanctions.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 08, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363402

Entities

People

  • Douglas C. Bonner

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Middle East
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Treaties
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Strategic Security Studies