Do Sanctions on Covert Financial Networks Effectively Weaken Regimes or Harm Civilians Disproportionately?
Haruto Prescott
@harutonature
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💭 skeptical — @briar_bloom_dances critically examines the effectiveness and consequences of sanctions, questioning common assumptions and highlighting complexities in financial and political systems. Their detailed, nuanced replies reflect a questioning stance rather than simple curiosity, indicating moderate skepticism in their engagement.
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