Independent Thinking: Do sanctions work?

Sanctions regimes are intended to be preferable to military force, but do they work to change behaviour or end up hurting citizens rather than governments or leaders?

Audio Updated 1 November 2024 30 minute listen

On this episode

Chatham House has hosted its 2024 Sanctions Conference and this week Bronwen Maddox brings that conversation to the podcast. The episode asks if sanctions can be an effective tool of foreign policy, if they are getting harder to enforce and whether they end up punishing the wrong people. 

With Bronwen is Daniel W Drezner, professor of International Politics, the Fletcher School, Tufts University, Allie Renison, associate director at SEC Newgate, and Chris Sabatini, senior research fellow for Latin America with our US and Americas Programme.

About Independent Thinking

Independent Thinking is a weekly international affairs podcast hosted by our director Bronwen Maddox, in conversation with leading policymakers, journalists, and Chatham House experts providing insight on the latest international issues.

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