Sanctions as a double-edged sword in U.S.-Iran relations
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of U.S. sanctions in relation to Iran, highlighting their dual role as leverage and risk.
The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – U.S. policy wields sanctions as both leverage and risk in Iran relations, shaping energy markets, trade flows, and geopolitical balance. Economic pressure challenges rivals but can entrench resistance, empower elites, and expose strategic gaps, demanding a shift toward economic statecraft, resilience, and negotiated outcomes over prolonged confrontation and costly escalation...
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