Sanctions - An Instrument of National Security Policy
Abstract
The United States government uses sanctions in a variety of forms to influence the actions of other governments. While the use of sanctions is not explicitly discussed in our current National Security Strategy document, their use to further our interests is implied. We use sanctions as a tool to further our interests in every major policy area from arms control and nonproliferation, technology export controls, to promoting democracy and human rights. Sanctions are considered a powerful tool in the hands of American decision makers to compel other states to comply with our wishes. This study focuses on economic sanctions and explores the historical background of their use. It analyzes their effectiveness and compares and contrasts the use of sanctions against South Africa and Iraq. The study concludes with a discussion on the role of sanctions in a global economy and the realities facing policymakers as they consider the use of economic sanctions as tool to further our National Security Strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA390806
Entities
People
- Wayne Drake
Organizations
- United States Army War College