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How Sanctions Work (and Why They Often Don't)

How Sanctions Work (and Why They Often Don't)

FromOnes and Tooze


How Sanctions Work (and Why They Often Don't)

FromOnes and Tooze

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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Dec 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

U.S.-led sanctions have devastated Iran's economy over the past decade but have failed to curb the country's nuclear program. On this episode, Adam and Cameron discuss why sanctions sometimes work—and often don't.Also on the show: The travel and tourism industries accounted for a whopping 10.4 percent of GDP worldwide. Then COVID-19 came along.Save 15% on FP subscriptions. Visit https://foreignpolicy.com/subscribe/ and enter code TOOZE at checkout to claim this offer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Dec 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Foreign Policy economics columnist Adam Tooze, a history professor and a popular author, is encyclopedic about basically everything: from the COVID shutdown, to climate change, to pasta sauce. On our new podcast, Tooze and FP deputy editor Cameron Abadi will look at two data points each week that explain the world: one drawn from the week’s headlines and the other from just about anywhere else Tooze takes us. Check out Adam Tooze’s column at https://foreignpolicy.com/author/adam-tooze/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.