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Do Sanctions Still Work?

July 22, 2026·27 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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The Journal examines the evolving role and effectiveness of U.S. economic sanctions as a geopolitical tool, focusing on a new bipartisan bill targeting Russia’s war economy. Despite decades of reliance on sanctions, their impact has diminished due to evasion tactics, the rise of alternati

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Senator Richard Blumenthal

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Rory JonesJessica MendozaSenator Richard BlumenthalLindsey Graham

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ChinaCongressForeign PolicyGeopoliticsRussiaUs Politics

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