Sanctions and Conflict
Nicholas presents an optimistic scenario where Russia may be scaling back its war aims in Ukraine due to the impact of sanctions. Ezra highlights the complex interplay between military actions and economic sanctions in influencing Russia's behavior during the conflict.In this clip
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Sanctioning Russia Is a Form of War. We Need to Treat It Like One.
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